{
  "id": 5534005,
  "title": "'Honesty Makes You A Celebrity': Manoj Bajpayee Praises FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe’s Dedication To Duty & Public Service",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/honesty-makes-you-a-celebrity-manoj-bajpayee-praises-fda-chief",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:34:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/honesty-makes-you-a-celebrity-manoj-bajpayee-praises-fda-chief-tukaram-mundhes-dedication-to-duty-and-public-service"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Food safety commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's strict enforcement of regulations has garnered admiration from various quarters, including actor Manoj Bajpayee. In an interview with ANI, Bajpayee highlighted the societal perception of honesty and dedication in one's work. He remarked that in today's world, when an individual diligently performs their job without compromise, they often become a subject of public interest and recognition. Bajpayee pointed out that such behavior in public officials, like Mundhe, can make them viral sensations, signifying the current state of societal appreciation for unwavering commitment to duty. Mundhe's dedication to his role has involved rigorous inspections and penalizing businesses that fail to adhere to food safety standards. Meanwhile, Bajpayee is in the midst of shooting for “Last Man in Tower,” a film directed by Ben Rekhi and produced by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media. The movie, adapted from Aravind Adiga's novel of the same name, stars Divya Dutta and Boman Irani. It revolves around the life of Masterji, a retired schoolteacher, whose defiance of community norms leads to a series of conflicts within his apartment building. The film is set to release in Indian cinemas on September 11.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Ever since Tukaram Mundhe took charge as commissioner of Maharashtra’s food safety department, his strict approach to food safety has been winning praise. Now, actor Manoj Bajpayee has also joined the list of admirers and praised Mundhe for the way he carries out his duties. Also Watch: While speaking to ANI, Bajpayee spoke about society and the way people view honest work, saying that we…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}