Paris: A star-studded affair took place in Paris on July 14 as French President Emmanuel Macron hosted a dinner to honor Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Bastille Day celebrations. Among the esteemed guests was acclaimed Indian actor R. Madhavan, who not only attended the event but also captured a memorable moment in a viral selfie with the two world leaders.
Madhavan, known for his roles in Bollywood and Tamil cinema, took to Instagram to share the captivating picture with Prime Minister Modi and President Macron. In his post, the actor expressed his admiration for the passionate commitment of both leaders towards strengthening the Indo-French relationship.
“The passion and dedication to do good for the Indo-French relationship, as well as for the people of both countries, was palpable and intense during the Bastille Day celebration in Paris on the 14th of July 2023,” Madhavan wrote. “I was in complete awe at the dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron in honor of our Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at the Louvre of both these world leaders as they passionately described their vision for the future of these two great friendly nations.”
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Madhavan emphasized the atmosphere of mutual respect and positivity at the dinner and expressed his hopes for the vision of both countries to yield fruitful results. Reflecting on the selfie, the actor thanked President Macron and PM Modi for the profound lesson in grace and humility.
“President Macron eagerly took a selfie for us while our Honorable Prime Minister very graciously and sweetly stood up to be part of it… a moment that will be forever etched in my mind for both the uniqueness and impact of that picture,” Madhavan shared. “Thank you President Macron and Modi Ji for the incredible lesson on grace and humility. May France and India forever prosper together.”
In addition to celebrating Indo-French relations, Madhavan also mentioned the successful launch of Chandrayaan 3 on the same day. He highlighted the collaborative efforts between India and France in building the Vikas engine with the assistance of SEP France, a project led by the renowned scientist Shri Nambi Narayanan.
The actor concluded his post by expressing his prayers for the success of this important mission encapsulating his appreciation for the friendship and cooperation between the two nations.
The selfie moment captured by R. Madhavan has garnered significant attention on social media, with fans and followers applauding the camaraderie between the world leaders and the actor’s presence at the prestigious event. This viral snapshot serves as a testament to the shared values and aspirations that underpin the Indo-French relationship.
As the celebrations of Bastille Day come to a close, the memories of this extraordinary dinner, marked by the unique and impactful selfie, will continue to resonate, symbolizing the strength and harmony between France and India.