{"id":2103044,"date":"2025-10-20T04:29:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T04:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2103044"},"modified":"2025-10-20T04:29:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T04:29:06","slug":"from-tripti-dimri-to-sunil-grover-celebrities-join-govts-vocal-for-local-drive-this-diwali-hindi-movie-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/from-tripti-dimri-to-sunil-grover-celebrities-join-govts-vocal-for-local-drive-this-diwali-hindi-movie-news\/","title":{"rendered":"From Tripti Dimri to Sunil Grover: Celebrities join govt&#8217;s \u2018Vocal for Local\u2019 drive this Diwali | Hindi Movie News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-124699052,imgsize-518892,width-400,resizemode-4\/.jpg\" alt=\"From Tripti Dimri to Sunil Grover: Celebrities join govt's \u2018Vocal for Local\u2019 drive this Diwali\" title=\"Tripti Dimri and Sunil Grover (file photos) \" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"Tripti Dimri and Sunil Grover (file photos) \">Tripti Dimri and Sunil Grover (file photos) <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Several prominent film and television personalities have joined the government\u2019s <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Vocal for Local<\/span> initiative this festive season, promoting small shops and homegrown products across India.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/> Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged citizens to choose Swadeshi products over foreign-made goods and celebrate local craftsmanship and innovation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"k7lcu\">\n<p>Triptii Dimri Brings Retro Back With A Bowtie &amp; Bold Grace<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/> In a post on X, he wrote, \u201cLet\u2019s mark this festive season by celebrating the hard work, creativity and innovation of 140 crore Indians. Let\u2019s buy Indian products and say \u2014 Garv Se Kaho Yeh Swadeshi Hai! Do also share what you bought on social media. This way you will inspire others to do the same.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>The campaign aims to empower small businesses, artisans and entrepreneurs while strengthening India\u2019s economic fabric and promoting self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>Bollywood actress Tripti Dimri shared a video on Instagram promoting a small footwear shop in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>\u201cThere\u2019s something special about shopping from people who know your name, your choice, your vibe. This Diwali, I\u2019m choosing local because every small shop has a big heart,\u201d she wrote.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>Madhuri Dixit Nene also lent her support, spotlighting a local lights business from Dehradun.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/> \u201cDiwali ki roshni tabhi poori lagti hai jab khushi apno ke saath baanti jaye. Let\u2019s support our local shops, our own people \u2014 and spread the light of togetherness,\u201d she captioned her post.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>Television actor Rupali Ganguly was seen visiting a local saree shop in Kolkata and sharing her experience online.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/> \u201cFrom one festive season to another, our local shops never fail to bring that perfect Diwali warmth. Iss baar, khareedenge wahi se \u2014 apno se. Let\u2019s celebrate India, let\u2019s be #VocalForLocal,\u201d she wrote.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/>Comedian Sunil Grover promoted a gift shop in Lucknow. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>In a post on Instagram, he wrote: \u201cDiwali pe sab kuch naya lena zaroori nahi \u2014 bas apne logon se lena zaroori hai. Shop local, smile local, celebrate local!\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/>Joining in, singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan visited a sweets shop in Prayagraj.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/> In his post, he wrote: \u201cHar mithai ki mithas badh jaati hai jab woh apne sheher ki dukaan se aati hai. 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