Here's what Shah Rukh Khan said about PM Modi ahead of Maharashtra elections

By Team MyNation  |  First Published Oct 21, 2019, 11:23 AM IST

Shah Rukh Khan thanked PM Narendra Modi for shedding light on the role people from the creative world can play in"spreading awareness of the msgs of The Mahatma.”

Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wonderful interaction and open discussion 'Change Within' Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan thanked the host for shedding light on the role the people from the creative world can play in"spreading awareness of the msgs of The Mahatma."

"Thank u PM Modi for hosting us & having such an open discussion on #ChangeWithin & the role artistes can play in spreading awareness of the msgs of The Mahatma," King Khan wrote on Twitter. Along with a selfie of him with the PM and 'Mr Perfectionist' Aamir Khan, the 'Raees' actor added: "Also the idea of a University of Cinema is extremely opportune!"

Shah Rukh along with other notable celebrities from the creative and entertainment field was part of the open discussion held in the national capital here to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Thank u for hosting us & having such an open discussion on & 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)

Prime Minister Modi while addressing the gathering, said Bapu was synonymous with "simplicity and his thoughts reverberate far and wide."

Moreover, he emphasised on the idea of "global influence" films carry in his address, and expressed his gratitude on behalf of the government, saying, "I am happy to help in any way to ensure maximum impact of your creative initiatives."

Honoured to meet our honourable PM ji and discuss the potential that film industry has to bring the change .. it all starts from each one of us making an effort towards a better nation 🙏 pic.twitter.com/WdjnT6Rw2Y

— Rakul Singh (@Rakulpreet)

October 2nd marked the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was born in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat.

What an Honour!!💫🌟 pic.twitter.com/pU8j6J9zqB

— Varun Sharma (@varunsharma90)

In his speech, Prime Minister Modi also appealed to the august gathering to pay a visit to the museum made in Dandi, the place where Gandhi completed the salt march. 

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