Amruta Fadnavis says skipped Cannes after PM Modi's austerity appeal: ‘Nation first; red carpet can wait’ | Watch

Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, skipped walking the red carpet at the Cannes film festival due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity call. She had been invited to represent Maharashtra and its heritage at the festival, but felt it was essential to put the nation first. Amruta expressed gratitude to artisans who worked for three months to design a handloom Paithani saree for her to showcase Maharashtra's culture.