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Prime Minister Helps Make Movie Awards Fairer

Renowned Indian actor Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the country's top honor for cinema.

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Anant Nag was honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a change allowing public suggestions for award nominees.

The reform targets nepotism (favoring relatives) and favoritism (favoring friends) in award decisions.

Nag's five‑decade career includes over 270 movies across several Indian languages.

His advice to newcomers: work diligently and aim to please the audience.

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He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing public recommendations to the award selection process.

The new system aims to reduce nepotism and favoritism, ensuring awards are based on merit.

Anant Nag, with a career spanning over 270 films, highlighted the importance of hard work and audience appreciation.

He encourages aspiring actors to focus on dedication and connecting with viewers.

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Dadasaheb Phalke Award

India's most prestigious prize for contributions to movies.

Prime Minister

The head of the government who leads the country.

nepotism

Giving jobs or honors to family members instead of the best person.

favoritism

Giving jobs or honors to friends instead of the best person.

public recommendations

Ideas from ordinary people about who should receive an award.

cinema

The world of making and watching movies.

merit

Being chosen because you are truly good at something.

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