Paresh Rawal Defends 72nd National Film Awards Being Held in Gujarat Instead of Delhi: ‘There Is Nothing Wrong with It’
Rawal said national celebrations should rotate across states as the ministry moves the awards to Ekta Nagar to promote unity.
- The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony will be held in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22, breaking from its usual venue in Delhi.
- This is not the first time the National Film Awards have been held outside Delhi; the 17th ceremony took place in Chennai in 1970.
- The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting supports organizing the awards in different parts of the country, which led to this year's change to Gujarat.
- Actor Paresh Rawal defended holding the event in Gujarat, stating it is part of India and that national events should be held in every state.
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‘Is Gujarat In Bangladesh Or Pakistan?’ Paresh Rawal Defends 72nd National Film Awards Shift From Delhi
72nd National Film Awards: Paresh Rawal has defended the government’s decision to host the event in Gujarat, asking those questioning the move whether Gujarat is “in Bangladesh or Pakistan”.
‘Is Gujarat in Bangladesh or Pakistan?': Paresh Rawal defends 72nd National Film Awards being held in Kevadia instead of Delhi, says ceremony should take place in every state
Paresh Rawal has defended the decision to host the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat, saying national events should be held across different states. Speaking to ANI, the veteran actor questioned why Gujarat should not host the prestigious ceremony. The awards will be held in Kevadia on September 22, with Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty sharing Best Actor honours. Meanwhile, Paresh remains active in films, while sons Aditya and Aniruddh Rawal purs…
Is Gujarat in Pakistan?: Paresh Rawal's blunt defence of National Film Awards move
Actor Paresh Rawal has defended the decision to hold the National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat. His remarks come as the venue shift from Delhi for the second time in 72 years triggered a row earlier this week.
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