Cannes: Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan on Wednesday shared his proud moment as he walked the Cannes red carpet in a traditional Veshti.
Murugan who is leading the Indian delegation at the ongoing year’s Cannes Film Festival and attended the event in a traditional outfit than a Western.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Murugan shared pictures from the film festival along with a note in his regional language.
உலகப்புகழ்பெற்ற கேன்ஸ் திரைப்பட விழாவில் இன்று நடைபெற்ற சிவப்புக் கம்பள வரவேற்பில் தமிழ் பாரம்பரிய அடையாளமான வேஷ்டி சட்டை அணிந்து பங்கேற்பதில் ஒரு தமிழனாய் பெருமிதம் கொள்கிறேன். (1/2) @narendramodi @ianuragthakur @guneetm @IndiaembFrance @FranceinIndia #IndiaAtCannes #RedCarpet pic.twitter.com/QypvL6EcPP — Dr.L.Murugan (@Murugan_MoS) May 17, 2023 The note read, “As a Tamilian, I am proud to participate in the red carpet reception of the world-famous Cannes Film Festival today wearing the Veshti shirt, a traditional symbol of Tamil.” He also posed with the Oscar-winning documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ producer Guneet Monga.
Sharing the short clip featuring his entry at the event and a glimpse of actor Esha Gupta on the red carpet.
Union Minister Murugan feels ‘proud’ as he represents Indian culture on Cannes red carpet
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