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Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan thank PM Narendra Modi for hosting them, Kangana says ‘Nobody has given industry so much respect before’

Several Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Basu and Boney Kapoor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ekta Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Jacqueline Fernandez,Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan posing for selfies with PM Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Saturday.

A host of Bollywood stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Kangana Ranaut and Sonam Kapoor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday where he released a cultural video with the theme ‘Change Within’ to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

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.

“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. 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, Kangana and Vicky Kaushal. The PM tweeted pictures with the fraternity, saying the “interaction with leading film personalities and cultural icons was fruitful”.

PM Narendra Modi with bollywood actors Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan on Saturday in New Delhi.

Actors Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan have hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his initiative to give the responsibility of popularising Mahatma Gandhi's ideals to the film industry. PM Modi on Saturday interacted with the members of the creative and entertainment world on the ways to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

The event was attended by the members of the Indian film and entertainment industry including Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rajkumar Hirani, Kangana Ranaut, Anand L Rai, SP Balasubrahmanyam, Sonam Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Sonu Nigam, Ekta Kapoor, and members of the Tarak Mehta group, ETV group.

Addressing the members of the film industry, PM Modi said several people in the entertainment industry have been doing great work when it comes to popularizing the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. In an event organised at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, PM Modi released four cultural videos, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Prime Minister urged the film and entertainment industry to channelise its energy to make entertaining, inspiring creatives that can motivate the ordinary citizens. He reminded them of their immense potential and their ability to bring about positive transformation in society.

"The power of creativity is immense and it is essential to harness this spirit of creativity for our nation. Several people from the world of films and television have been doing great work when it comes to popularising the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi," PM Modi said.

"Gandhi is synonymous with simplicity. His thoughts reverberate far and wide," the prime minister said. Highlighting the impact of Mahatma Gandhi in the present day, PM said that "if there is one thought, one person, who can establish a connect with people all over the world, it is Gandhiji".

He said, "You all do great work but perhaps you do not know about its global influence! Your work has reached all corners of the world. On the part of the government, I am happy to help in any way to ensure the maximum impact of your creative initiatives."

The prime minister also recalled his interaction with the Chinese president, Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram, wherein the president highlighted the popularity of Indian films like Dangal. He also mentioned the popularity of Ramayana in Southeast Asia.

Speaking at the event, Aamir Khan praised PM Modi for the initiative and assured that the industry will do "even more".

"First and foremost, I want to appreciate PM for thinking about this effort [further popularising the ideals of Bapu]. As creative people, there is much we can do. And, I assure the PM that we will do even more," Aamir Khan said.

Actor Shahrukh Khan said, "I would like to thank PM Narendra Modi for bringing us all together, that too for a cause such as this [Mahatma Gandhi]. I feel we need to re-introduce Gandhi ji to India and the world."

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