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Image: Imtiaz Ali Instagram

PM Modi replies to Kartik Aaryan wittily over 'losers' backfie'

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jan 21, 2019, at 01:51 pm

#PMModi #KartikAaryan #LosersBackfie

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not miss a chance to reply wittily to actor Kartik Aaryan's caption in a picture which featured the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader but from his posterior side.

On Jan 19, Kartik took to Twitter to share an image, which shown Modi from the backside. The picture, which features Kartik and directors like Karan Johar, Imtiaz Ali, Dinesh Vijan had a caption which reads, "Losers’ backfie with the Honorable PM!"

Losers’ backfie with the
Honorable PM! ðŸ™ˆ#ImtiazAli @karanjohar #Dineshvijjan pic.twitter.com/Cl9yYSf2Hc
— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) January 19, 2019

Replying to Kartik, the Prime Minister said: "Not losers but Rockstars! No selfie Jab We Met but there will always be another occasion. :)"

Not losers but Rockstars!

No selfie Jab We Met but there will always be another occasion. :) https://t.co/1Ud7D5jIvd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2019

The picture was taken last week at the opening of National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai where several Bollywood celebrities were present along with Modi.

The pictures of the museum were also shared by the Prime Minister on Twitter.

The wonderful city of Mumbai is now home to the excellent National Museum of Indian Cinema.

Here are some pictures. pic.twitter.com/F9Jb9tM8IB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2019

On the work front, Kartik is known for his brilliant acting in films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.

The 28-year old actor will next be seen in Hindi film Luka Chuppi, which also stars actress Kriti Sanon.

Image: Imtiaz Ali Instagram

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