Celebs Nominated By PM Modi For Anti-Obesity Campaign

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24 February 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday nominated 10 famous personalities to lead his latest initiative to combat obesity in the country

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These celebrities have been chosen to spread awareness about reducing edible oil consumption and promoting healthy living

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1. Anand Mahindra is the Chairman of the Mahindra Group, a business conglomerate. He is also a prominent social media influencer and philanthropist, known for his insightful tweets

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2. Dinesh Lal Yadav, also known as 'Nirahua', is a popular actor, singer, and politician. He is known for his work in Bhojpuri cinema and has a massive following in the region

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3. Manu Bhaker is a sports shooter who has won numerous medals at international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and Olympics

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4. Mirabai Chanu is a weightlifter who has won several medals, including a silver medal at 2020 Olympics. She is a trailblazer for Indian weightlifting

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5. Mohanlal is a renowned actor , producer who has worked primarily in Malayalam cinema. With a career spanning over 4 decades, he is one of the most respected actors in India

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6. Nandan Nilekani is an entrepreneur, technocrat, and author who co-founded Infosys. He has also served as the Chairman of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)

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7. Omar Abdullah is currently serving as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He  is also the current vice president of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference

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8. R. Madhavan is an actor and writer, who has worked in Tamil, Hindi, and other languages. He is known for his versatile roles in films like '3 Idiots,' 'Tanu Weds Manu'

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9. Shreya Ghoshal is a playback singer who has sung in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil and Bengali. She is one of the most acclaimed singers in Indian cinema

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10. Sudha Murty is an author, philanthropist, and engineer. She is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and recognised for her contributions to education and social welfare

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