Randeep Hooda and his family meet PM Modi: ‘His pat on the back is great encouragement to keep doing good work'
Actor and filmmaker Randeep Hooda recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. He was accompanied by his mother, Asha Hooda, and sister, Dr Anjali Hooda. The meeting was a significant occasion, marked by a thoughtful discussion on the evolution of Indian cinema and the power of storytelling in shaping cultural and national identity. (Also Read | Randeep Hooda admits rejecting Rang De Basanti due to his 'Jaat akad': Won't stand behind Aamir Khan)
Randeep shared his experience on social media, expressing his gratitude for the meeting. "It was a great honour and a privilege to meet the Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri @narendramodi ji," he wrote.
"His insight, wisdom, and thoughts on the future of our great country are always so inspiring. His pat on the back is a great encouragement to keep doing good work in our respective fields and contributing to the growth of our nation," he wrote in the caption.
Randeep appreciated the Prime Minister's insight, wisdom, and thoughts on the future of India, which he found inspiring. During the meeting, Randeep and Prime Minister Modi discussed the global rise of Indian cinema and the power of authentic storytelling.
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"We spoke about the global rise of Indian cinema, the power of authentic storytelling, and the government's visionary new OTT platform--WAVES--set to amplify Indian voices on the world stage. It was also a proud family moment to be joined by my mother, Asha Hooda and sister, Dr Anjali Hooda, who also exchanged thoughts with the PM on his initiatives of anti obesity drive and holistic wellness," the caption read.
They also touched upon the government's visionary new OTT platform, WAVES, aimed at amplifying Indian voices on the world stage.
Randeep highlighted the significance of this initiative, which aligns with his passion for promoting Indian cinema and culture.
Randeep mentioned that the Prime Minister's pat on the back was a great encouragement to continue doing good work in their respective fields and contributing to the nation's growth.
Randeep's mother and sister also participated in the meeting, exchanging thoughts with the Prime Minister on his initiatives, including anti-obesity drives and holistic wellness programs.
Dr Anjali Hooda, Randeep's sister, also appreciated the opportunity to connect with the nation's leader and discuss issues close to their hearts.
On the work front, Randeep was last seen in the movie Jaat that starred him alongside Sunny Deol.
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