Taking it to Twitter, Shah Rukh Khan while thanking the Prime Minister wrote, "Thank u @narendramodi for hosting us & having such an open discussion on #ChangeWithin & the role artistes can play in spreading awareness of the messages of The Mahatma. Also, the idea of a University of Cinema is extremely opportune!"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening met personalities from the Indian film industry including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Ekta Kapoor and others during an interaction on 'ways to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.'
During the interaction with the members of the film fraternity, PM Modi talked about Mahatma Gandhi's life, his path forward with simplicity, and also shared his ideas of 'global influence' films saying he would be happy on behalf of the government to help and ensure maximum impact of your creative initiatives.
Taking it to Twitter, Shah Rukh Khan while thanking the Prime Minister wrote, "Thank u @narendramodi for hosting us & having such an open discussion on #ChangeWithin & the role artistes can play in spreading awareness of the messages of The Mahatma. Also, the idea of a University of Cinema is extremely opportune!"
Thank u @narendramodi for hosting us & having such an open discussion on #ChangeWithin & the role artistes can play in spreading awareness of the msgs of The Mahatma. Also the idea of a University of Cinema is extremely opportune! pic.twitter.com/kWRbNk3xzo
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 19, 2019
PM Modi during an open discussion on #ChangeWithin, a short film celebrating 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi, his teachings and the legacy he leaves behind, with the celebrities talked about Mahatma Gandhi's life and other issues. The film has been directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
1. #ChangeWithin is an excellent effort: PM Modi
"The film fraternity comes together to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi! #ChangeWithin is an excellent effort, which will add momentum towards ensuring Gandhi Ji’s message reverberates far and wide. It will also inspire citizens to take up causes dear to Bapu," said PM Modi. (Photo: Twitter)
The film fraternity comes together to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi!#ChangeWithin is an excellent effort, which will add momentum towards ensuring Gandhi Ji’s message reverberates far and wide. It will also inspire citizens to take up causes dear to Bapu. pic.twitter.com/cS0RRekqTd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2019
2. 'Fruitful,' says PM Modi on interaction with film personalities
Taking it to Twitter after an interaction with the members of the film fraternity, PM Modi said, "Spreading the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi through cinema, ensuring more youngsters are well-acquainted with the ideals of Gandhi Ji."
"Today’s interaction with leading film personalities and cultural icons was fruitful. We exchanged thoughts on a wide range of subjects," he added. (Photo: Twitter)
Spreading the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi through cinema, ensuring more youngsters are well-acquainted with the ideals of Gandhi Ji.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2019
Today’s interaction with leading film personalities and cultural icons was fruitful.
We exchanged thoughts on a wide range of subjects. pic.twitter.com/2xKTEZrVAJ
3. Our film, entertainment industry is diverse and vibrant: PM Modi
"Our film and entertainment industry is diverse and vibrant. Its impact internationally is also immense," said PM Modi after an interaction with the film personalities on Saturday evening.
"Our films, music and dance have become very good ways of connecting people as well as societies," he said. (Photo: Twitter)
Our film and entertainment industry is diverse and vibrant.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2019
Its impact internationally is also immense.
Our films, music and dance have become very good ways of connecting people as well as societies.
Here are more pictures from the interaction today. pic.twitter.com/711sKni29l
4. Film personalities at PM Modi's residence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rajkumar Hirani, Narendra Modi, Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ekta Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Aanand L Rai, Boney Kapoor, Kapil Sharma, Varun Sharma, Jackie Shroff, Luv Ranjan, Ayan Mukerji, Sajid Nadiadwala, Nitesh Tiwari, Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Basu, Ramesh Taurani, Bhushan Kumar and others in order to discuss the way ahead for the 150th birth anniversary of The Father of the Nation. (Photo: Twitter)