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Tukaram Mundhe Reacts to Bollywood Support: "T-shirt Not Enough, Real Work Needed"
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News18•24-09-2026, 11:26
Tukaram Mundhe Reacts to Bollywood Support: "T-shirt Not Enough, Real Work Needed"
  • •Tukaram Mundhe's anti-adulteration campaign is gaining support from Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Twinkle Khanna, Preity Zinta, and Mallika Sherawat.
  • •Preity Zinta was seen wearing a 'Team Tukaram Mundhe' T-shirt, while Mallika Sherawat shared a video thanking him for safe food.
  • •Mundhe thanked the celebrities for their support but emphasized that social media appreciation alone is not enough; real action and the right mindset are needed.
  • •He urged citizens to keep a 'sharp eye' on adulteration, unhygienic conditions, and harmful ingredients in food items.
  • •Mundhe clarified that for the fight for food safety to succeed, public awareness and vigilance against food adulteration are crucial.

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Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe thanked Bollywood artists for their support. However, he emphasized that simply wearing promotional T-shirts or posting appreciation on social media is not enough, and that real change requires actual work, vigilance, and the right mindset.

Actress Preity Zinta was spotted wearing a black T-shirt featuring the words 'Team Tukaram Mundhe' and stated it was time to honor such real heroes. Meanwhile, actress Mallika Sherawat shared a video thanking Mundhe in Marathi while enjoying a meal, noting that nothing escapes his watchful eyes.

Tukaram Mundhe stated that every citizen must keep a sharp eye on food adulteration, unhygienic conditions, and harmful ingredients. He stressed that ensuring food safety is not the responsibility of just one person, but a collective effort requiring everyone to stay aware and vigilant.