Modi on Saturday inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai. Photo Credit: Twitter.
Mumbai, January 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Indian film fraternity is at the forefront of showcasing the country's culture globally.
Modi on Saturday inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai.
On Sunday, Director-actor Kunal Kohli posted: "Had the privilege to meet our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi." To which, Modi replied: "I enjoyed interacting with you and other members of the film fraternity. This community has been at the forefront of showcasing India's culture internationally."
Had the privilege to meet our honorable prime minister Shri @narendramodi in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/YUMunh7OsD
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) 19 January 2019
The Prime Minister also responded to veteran singer Asha Bhosle and thanked her "for gracing the programme. The entire nation looks up to you for your stupendous contribution to the film world".
With the PM of our beloved country and the President of my house. What a beautiful function today - the inauguration of India's 1st museum of cinema spanning 100 years of Indian film making pic.twitter.com/UpQ1UIj8J0
— ashabhosle (@ashabhosle) 19 January 2019
Comedian-actor and producer Kapil Sharma wrote to Modi that it was "great knowing your inspiring ideas and progressive views about our film industry and our nation. Sir, I must say you have a great sense of humour too."
Respected pm Sh @narendramodi ji,it was nice meeting u n great knowing ur inspiring ideas and progressive views about our film industry and our nation. N sir I must say u have a great sense of humor too! regards 🙏 pic.twitter.com/2fDpGC2qwh
— KAPIL (@KapilSharmaK9) 19 January 2019
To which, Modi said: "When Kapil Sharma appreciates somebody's humour, it sure makes that person happy and I am no exception. Thank you for the kind words Kapil." Other actors who were present at the event included Aamir Khan, A.R. Rahman, Parineeti Chopra and Divya Dutta. — IANS
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