Published 12:09 IST, November 10th 2020

Local 4 Diwali: Jackie Shroff joins bandwagon, urges fans to support weavers & artisans

As Diwali is just a week away, Jackie Shroff penned a lengthy note and urged fans to 'go local' this year to support weavers, artisans and others. Read on

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On Tuesday morning, vember 10, Jackie Shroff took to Instagram and posted a lengthy te. He urged fans to go local for Diwali this year. He appealed to fans to support weavers, artisans, textile companies and textile establishments which include designers, homegrown Indian brands who specialise in t only carpets, home textiles and furnishings but also bring joy of a simple earn diya, rangoli and or Diwali embellishments to local market. 

More so, Jackie mentioned, "To encour Diwali sales, through weavers, artisans, local and small businesses, please show your support on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use hashtag #Local4Diwali. Take a picture of your favourite article- be it clothing or a handcraft product you gift or use at home for Diwali, tag person you purchase it from go #Local4Diwali." 

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 Ganga Ki Kasam star requested fans to let trend begin to help and support sales in se challenging times. He ded people's support will 'help resurrect many an opportunity for those in need'. Shroff furr went on to wish fans a very Happy Diwali 2020.  

Jackie Shroff urges fans to go local this Diwali 

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As soon as Jackie Shroff's Instagram post was up, fans of star rushed to drop comments on it. Many hailed actor for his efforts and dropped hearts. A user wrote, "Local tre has to be promoted and encourd. Way to go". Ar fan penned, "True.. Go local always. Diwali can be a good start". Many called his initiative "fantastic". 

(Credit: Jackie Shroff's Instagram)

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On work front, Jackie was seen in  movies like Bharat, Saaho, and Romeo Akbar Walter. He was also seen in movie, Prasthanam, alongside Ali Fazal, Sanjay Dutt, Chunky Panday and ors. He is gearing up for release of his upcoming movie, Rhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, alongside Disha Patani, Salman Khan, Randeep Hooda and ors.  film is touted to be remake of a South Korean film titled, Veteran. Directed by Prabhu Deva, cast of Rhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai recently completed shooting of movie. 

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12:09 IST, November 10th 2020