During the 50th anniversary celebration of the Bharatendu Natya Akademi in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged society to honor its true heroes instead of allowing criminals to be celebrated as icons. He noted that past cultural representations have distorted the perception of role models, leading to negative portrayals of genuine heroes. Adityanath pointed to the positive shift in cinema and theatre towards meaningful narratives, citing the success of the television serial Ramayan as an example. He encouraged the Akademi to produce plays that highlight figures like Rani Lakshmibai, Maharaja Suheldev, and Chandra Shekhar Azad to preserve India's cultural values. The Chief Minister also mentioned the construction of a grand memorial for Maharaja Suheldev in Bahraich, recognizing his historical significance in resisting invaders. Adityanath's call to action aims to reshape cultural narratives and reinforce national pride.