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The event featured a series of competitions, including essay writing, quizzes, proofreading, and poetry recitationRevenue additional commissioner Rajesh Khawale emphasised the need to promote Marathi in daily life to safeguard its cultural heritage

Chetan Nagpure won the first prize in the essay competition, while Pankaj Borkar and Nagpure jointly secured the top spot in quizRashmi Chintalwar's poetry recital earned her the first prize, with several other winners recognised for their contributionsPoet and lecturer Pratap Waghmare highlighted the role of dialects in enriching Marathi, stressing that their preservation ensures linguistic vibrancy

\"Language should be proactive, fluent, and diverse,\" he remarkedGhazal writer Kishore Bali and humourist Gopal Mapari captivated the audience with poetry and satire, adding an artistic touch to the celebration

A musical evening titled Sanz Shabdanchi (an evening of words) saw enthusiastic participation, featuring Marathi ghazals, stories, and discussions on language conservation

Actor and poet Aziz Khan Pathan's performance of brave ghazals, along with Waghmare's lecture on Marathi's role in commerce and governance, added depth to the eventA top name in television before transitioning to films in 2012, he built a successful career on the big screen as well

However, while many of his friends mourned and shared tributes, some faced accusations of using the tragedy for personal gainSpeaking on Shardul Pandit’s podcast Uncensored, Krissann Barretto, saying, “In India, if you are an actor, you can’t grieve

If your friend passes away, people assume you’re posting for attentionJust because you’re in front of a camera, they think you’re performing