PHOTO: KARAN JOHAR
A delegation of young Hindi film actors and film-makers including Karan Johar, Rohit Shetty and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. They discussed how the entertainment industry can contribute to nation building.
Karan, who was a part of past industry meetings with the PM, led the delegation which also included Ekta Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Sidharth Malhotra, Ayushmann Khurrana, Rajkummar Rao, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar.
After the meeting, Karan posted a group selfie on Instagram, saying: "Powerful and timely conversations can bring about change and this was one of what we hope will become a regular conversation. Meeting the Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi today was an incredible opportunity.
Soon after that, Twitter erupted with rib-tickling memes. Indian PM was called a bigger and better than all the stars combined.
Here are few reactions:
When reel actors met real actor #modi #meme pic.twitter.com/pTDsiESP5E
— रोहित पाटोदिया(बंसल) (@rohitptd789) January 10, 2019
https://twitter.com/sridharmarch/status/1083424722757414912
https://twitter.com/rajkumarjohnson/status/1083459835113418752
And the best actor award goes to
— ☭ Ahindri 🇨🇺 (@speakahindri) January 11, 2019
Narendra modi👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/AetPHJ0qYs
https://twitter.com/heartindian_/status/1083613409105461248
https://twitter.com/narendramodiaa/status/1083350974574428162
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