The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has made a heartfelt appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to confer the prestigious Padma Shri award posthumously upon late actor Satish Shah. The federation, representing 36 affiliated associations of the film and television industry, said the move would be a fitting tribute to the actor’s remarkable career and lasting impact on Indian entertainment.
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