In a light-hearted exchange during a meeting with Bollywood’s Kapoor family on Wednesday, Alia Bhatt, the granddaughter-in-law of legendary actor Raj Kapoor, engaged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a conversation about music. The discussion came ahead of the Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival, which celebrates the centenary of the iconic filmmaker’s birth.
During the interaction, Bhatt shared a clip she had seen of Modi during his recent visit to Africa, where he was seen singing along with a jawan. This sparked a lively discussion about music’s universal appeal, with Bhatt commenting on how people often connect to music even if they don’t understand the lyrics. She then asked the Prime Minister whether he enjoys listening to music.
Modi’s response was straightforward and warm, revealing that he does indeed listen to songs when he gets the chance, as he enjoys music.
The gathering also included Alia’s husband Ranbir Kapoor, his family members, and other prominent Bollywood figures like Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan. In a video from the event, Ranbir recalled how nervous the family felt before meeting the Prime Minister. However, he appreciated Modi’s friendly and welcoming nature, which helped ease their nerves.
This meeting was a memorable moment for the Kapoor family, as it paid tribute to Raj Kapoor’s legacy, and Prime Minister Modi’s graciousness left a lasting impression on the attendees.
