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Diwali in Hindi cinema: A festival of few memorable moments but big box-office stakes

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President Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings to citizens in India and abroad on the eve of Diwali, urging the nation’s youth to actively contribute toward building a developed India, Viksit Bharat, while remaining rooted in traditional Indian values. In her remarks she called for an eco‑friendly, harmonious Diwali, emphasizing the need to celebrate the festival responsibly. The message was delivered as part of her official festival address on Saturday.

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    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival…

    — Deccan Herald

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    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival…

    — Orissa Post

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended Diwali greetings to the people of the country, wishing them happiness, peace and prosperity. In a video message posted on X, the Prime Minister said the festival of lights symbolised India's resolve to fight darkness.

    — India TV

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Diwali, the festival of lights, may be one of the biggest celebrations in India’s cultural calendar, but it has not enjoyed the same screen presence as Holi and Karwa Chauth in Hindi cinema, even though its theme of triumph of good over evil has inspired many film narratives. Festivals have often…

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    PM Modi conveys Diwali greetings, says will celebrate the festival with soldiers

    New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his Diwali greetings to the nation, saying that, like in previous years, he will celebrate the festival with the brave soldiers of the country. In a video message posted on his social media handles, Modi said he will celebrate the festival…

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    Diwali in Hindi cinema: A festival of few memorable moments but big box-office stakes

    Diwali, the festival of lights, may be one of the biggest celebrations in India’s cultural calendar, but it has not enjoyed the same screen presence as Holi and Karwa Chauth in Hindi cinema, even though its theme of triumph of good over evil has inspired many film narratives. Festivals have often…

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