Karan Johar shares image of his meeting with PM Modi
Mumbai, Dec 19 (IBNS): Filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday shared image of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
Karan, who is known for directing several movies in his career, said his experience of meeting the PM was 'enlightening'.
Karan tweeted: "It was enlightening to hear the honourable Prime Minsiter @narendramodi share his views on our Industry’s soft power status and the strength of our cinema...he gave our media and entertainment representatives a patient and solid hearing....thank you Sir!!."
It was enlightening to hear the honourable Prime Minsiter @narendramodi share his views on our Industry’s soft power status and the strength of our cinema...he gave our media and entertainment representatives a patient and solid hearing....thank you Sir!! pic.twitter.com/BIl8ubQwYa
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) December 18, 2018
A delegation representing the film and entertainment industry, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Mumbai on Tuesday. The delegation comprised producers and CEOs of companies in the entertainment industry.
The delegation expressed its strong support of the Prime Minister's vision for making India a five trillion dollar economy in the near future.
They gave an overview of the vast growth potential of the media and entertainment industry in India, and said that this sector is poised to contribute in a significant way towards this goal.
The delegation pitched for lower, and uniform rates of GST, for the entertainment industry in India.
Members of the delegation strongly called for the development of Mumbai as the global entertainment capital, through various initiatives and proactive approaches.
The Prime Minister said that the Indian entertainment industry enjoys immense popularity across the world. It is one of the key elements of India's rising soft power status, globally, he added.
He assured the delegation that the Union Government is supportive of the media and entertainment industry; and would consider the suggestions positively.
Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgan, Rakesh Roshan, Prasoon Joshi, Karan Johar and Siddhartha Roy Kapur were among those present at the meeting.
Image: Karan Johar Twitter page
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