Amruta Fadnavis says skipped Cannes after PM Modi's austerity appeal: ‘Nation first; red carpet can wait’ | Watch
Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, decided to skip the Cannes Film Festival in response to Prime Minister Modi's austerity appeal. She expressed that it was a difficult choice, especially after artisans worked hard to create a Paithani saree for the event. Amruta emphasized the importance of prioritizing the nation over personal opportunities.
- ▪Amruta Fadnavis was invited to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival but chose to skip it.
- ▪She made this decision in line with PM Modi's austerity measures, which include avoiding international travel.
- ▪Amruta acknowledged the artisans' efforts in designing a saree for her but stated that the nation comes first.
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Amruta Fadnavis says skipped Cannes after PM Modi's austerity appeal: ‘Nation first; red carpet can wait’ | WatchAmruta said it was not an “easy decision”, adding that “artisans tirelessly worked for three months” to design the handloom Paithani saree with Muniya Shela.Updated on: May 16, 2026 6:36 PM ISTBy Arya MishraShare viaCopy link Several politicians and activists have joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity measures, with the latest being social activist, banker and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta Fadnavis.Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis's wife Amruta Fadnavis at a recent event in Mumbai. She said she had been invited to walk the red carpet at the Cannes film festival, but skipped it owing to PM Modi's austerity call.
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