{"id":18860,"date":"2025-10-18T14:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/triptii-dimri-madhuri-dixit-shankar-mahadevan-sunil-grover-promote-vocal-for-local-this-diwali-bollywood-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T14:51:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T14:51:00","slug":"triptii-dimri-madhuri-dixit-shankar-mahadevan-sunil-grover-promote-vocal-for-local-this-diwali-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/triptii-dimri-madhuri-dixit-shankar-mahadevan-sunil-grover-promote-vocal-for-local-this-diwali-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunil Grover Promote &#8216;Vocal For Local&#8217; This Diwali | Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9645574\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 18, 2025, 20:10 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9645574\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3057533846 asubttl-schema\">Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Rupali Ganguly, Shankar Mahadevan &amp; Sunil Grover promote #VocalForLocal with MyGovIndia, urging fans to shop local this Diwali.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgsky\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3057533846 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bollywood\u2019s biggest names \u2014 Madhuri Dixit Nene, Triptii Dimri, Rupali Ganguly, Shankar Mahadevan, and Sunil Grover \u2014 have come together to champion the #VocalForLocal initiative this Diwali.\" title=\"Bollywood\u2019s biggest names \u2014 Madhuri Dixit Nene, Triptii Dimri, Rupali Ganguly, Shankar Mahadevan, and Sunil Grover \u2014 have come together to champion the #VocalForLocal initiative this Diwali.\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3057533846\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bollywood\u2019s biggest names \u2014 Madhuri Dixit Nene, Triptii Dimri, Rupali Ganguly, Shankar Mahadevan, and Sunil Grover \u2014 have come together to champion the #VocalForLocal initiative this Diwali.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">This Diwali, several Bollywood celebrities have joined hands with the Government of India\u2019s #VocalForLocal campaign, encouraging citizens to support Indian artisans, small shopkeepers, and local businesses. The initiative, promoted by @mygovindia, celebrates the spirit of Swadeshi \u2014 urging everyone to buy Indian, gift Indian, and celebrate Indian.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\"><strong>Celebrities Spread the Message of Swadeshi Warmth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">From actors to musicians, many prominent figures from the entertainment industry shared heartfelt videos and messages on social media highlighting the beauty of local craftsmanship and the emotional connection between buyers and small sellers.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Madhuri Dixit Nene, in her message, reminded everyone that the true essence of Diwali lies in sharing happiness with loved ones. \u201cDiwali ki roshni tabhi poori lagti hai jab khushi apno ke saath baanti jaye. Let\u2019s support our local shops and spread the light of togetherness,&#8221; she wrote, tagging @mygovindia and Prime Minister @narendramodi.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Sunil Grover took a light-hearted yet powerful approach, saying, \u201cDiwali pe sab kuch naya lena zaroori nahi \u2014 bas apne logon se lena zaroori hai. Shop local, smile local, celebrate local!&#8221; His reel struck an emotional chord as he highlighted how buying from familiar neighbourhood stores strengthens community ties.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Shankar Mahadevan added a melodic touch to the campaign, sharing, \u201cHar mithai ki mithai badh jaati hai jab woh apne sheher ki dukaan se aati hai.&#8221; He urged fans to create their own rhythm of happiness this Diwali with #VocalForLocal.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Triptii Dimri captured the sentiment of authenticity and connection, saying, \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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">Rupali Ganguly, too, lent her voice to the cause, expressing, \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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\"><strong>A Celebration Rooted in India\u2019s Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\">Through their videos, the stars beautifully echoed the essence of the Vocal for Local campaign \u2014 celebrating India\u2019s artisans, small traders, and traditional businesses. Each reel showcased familiar neighbourhood scenes \u2014 sweet shops, jutti sellers, local saree stores \u2014 reinforcing the message that India\u2019s festive sparkle shines brightest when we buy from our own.<\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">The campaign, amplified by @mygovindia and supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to empower local producers and remind citizens that every small purchase contributes to a self-reliant India.<\/p>\n<p id=\"16\" class=\"story_para_16\">As the nation lights up for Diwali, Bollywood\u2019s message is clear,  \u201cWhen we shop local, we light up more than just our homes \u2014 we light up India.&#8221; \u2728<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Yatamanyu Narain\" title=\"Yatamanyu Narain\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2023\/11\/yatamanyu-mugshot-2023-11-7f9203925373293b28c59bc745fb612f.jpeg?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/yatamanyu-narain-22555.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Yatamanyu Narain<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he&#8217;s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he\u2019s always on the hun&#8230;<span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he&#8217;s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he\u2019s always on the hun&#8230;<!-- --> <span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd aurpdebtn\">Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3057533846 atbtlink fp\"><span>First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"rs\">\n<p>October 18, 2025, 20:10 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-3057533846 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/\">movies<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/movies\/bollywood\/\">bollywood<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunil Grover Promote &#8216;Vocal For Local&#8217; This Diwali<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f \">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-ba4d8f086a12294f coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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