Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a warm and lighthearted conversation with Bollywood’s Kapoor family on Wednesday, commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor. Among the attendees was actress Alia Bhatt, who posed a unique question to the PM about his music preferences, sparking laughter and camaraderie.
During the meeting, Alia Bhatt mentioned a clip she had seen during PM Modi’s visit to Africa. “I saw a clip where you were standing with a jawan and you were singing my song at that time,” she remarked, evoking smiles from the room. Highlighting the universal appeal of music, Alia added, “Music is such a thing where people indulge in it even though they may not understand the words being sung. People instantly connect with the feelings and sentiments in Indian songs.”
Seizing the moment, Alia asked the PM, “Are you able to listen to music?” PM Modi replied, “I’m able to listen because I like it. Whenever I get the chance, I do listen to songs.”
A Family Celebration
The Kapoor family, led by Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, gathered to honor the legacy of Raj Kapoor. Other family members, including Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Armaan Jain, Aadar Jain, and Rima Jain, joined the celebration.
Ranbir Kapoor shared his thoughts about the meeting, describing it as a significant day for the Kapoor family. He expressed gratitude for the PM’s recognition of Raj Kapoor’s contributions to Indian cinema.
“It’s a special day for our Kapoor family. The PM gave such honour to Shri Raj Kapoor and gave us his precious time. We will always be grateful for this meeting,” Ranbir said in a video shared after the event.
Overcoming Nervousness
Ranbir also candidly admitted that the family was nervous before meeting the Prime Minister. “Hum sabki hawa tight thi (we were all quite nervous)… but he made us all feel very comfortable,” Ranbir noted, appreciating the PM’s approachable demeanor.
The meeting was a touching tribute to the enduring legacy of Raj Kapoor, whose films and persona continue to resonate across generations.
Sources By Agencies
