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Veteran Actor Anant Nag Commends PM Modi for Tackling Nepotism
✍️ India.com
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 04:38 AM
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Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient Anant Nag praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the leader has taken steps to curb nepotism in the industry.
Veteran actor Anant Nag, who was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, publicly lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he described as a decisive move against nepotism. In an interview with India.com, Nag asserted that the Prime Minister’s policies have begun to dismantle entrenched favouritism that has long affected the cultural and entertainment sectors.
Nag’s comments highlight a broader sentiment among senior artists who have long called for merit‑based opportunities. While he did not detail specific measures, he indicated that recent reforms and initiatives under Modi’s administration are creating a more level playing field for emerging talent.
The actor’s endorsement adds a notable voice to the ongoing discourse on transparency and fairness in Indian cinema, underscoring the perceived impact of governmental action on creative industries.
Nag’s comments highlight a broader sentiment among senior artists who have long called for merit‑based opportunities. While he did not detail specific measures, he indicated that recent reforms and initiatives under Modi’s administration are creating a more level playing field for emerging talent.
The actor’s endorsement adds a notable voice to the ongoing discourse on transparency and fairness in Indian cinema, underscoring the perceived impact of governmental action on creative industries.