PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS 72nd NATIONAL FILM AWARDS; CONFERS DADASAHEB PHALKE AWARD ON SHRI ANANT NAG

The President of India presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat, and conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 upon veteran actor Shri Anant Nag for his contribution to Indian cinema. Addressing the gathering, the President highlighted that Indian cinema reflects the dreams, traditions, and struggles of the Indian people. She commended various award-winning works dealing with national unity, social awareness, women's safety, and cultural diversity. She also urged the creative economy to ensure respect and social security for workers and small artists, and advised popular film artists against endorsing health-harmful products.