Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bollywood actors and filmmakers, including superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, and released a cultural video with the theme ”Change Within” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
After the interaction with the prime minister, Shah Rukh thanked him for bringing the industry together for such a cause. And he also thanked rajkumar Hirani for making him a part of it
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
“I feel we need to re-introduce Gandhi ji to India and the world. The film industry can get self-obsessed and it is important we create work that sends out messages. It should not always be about business but in an engaging and entertaining manner, everyone should be involved,” he said.
The superstar also clicked a selfie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Aamir Khan
Our film and entertainment industry is diverse and vibrant.
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
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2019
To celebrate 150 years of Gandhi, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani brought eight leading actors together for the special tribute, which was launched by the PM at his official residence.
#ChangeWithin And here is https://t.co/AfAs0uCyfq the short by everybody’s favourite Director…Thank u @RajkumarHirani @RHFilmsOfficial for making me a part of it.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 19, 2019
“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,” Modi tweeted.
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. pic.twitter.com/2xKTEZrVAJ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2019
The 100-second video is based on Gandhi”s life, teachings and values and features Aamir, Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Kangana Ranaut and Vicky Kaushal.
The PM tweeted pictures with the fraternity, saying the “interaction with leading film personalities and cultural icons was fruitful”.
