Rishab Shetty and PM Modi Talk About Kantara, Says 'He Asked About Kannada Film Industry...'

Kantara actor and director Rishab Shetty took to social media to share pictures of his meeting with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, in Bengaluru. Taking to Twitter, the actor summarised his experience of meeting the PM and revealed what he discussed with him. In the pictures from their meeting, Rishab Shetty is seen donning traditional attire – a white dhoti and a matching shirt as he posed for the pics. After the meet, Rishab also revealed how PM Modi praised Kantara after meeting him, Yash and others.

The Kannada actor penned his experience in the caption to the pics as he wrote, “Inspiring meeting PM @narendramodi ಅವರು as we discussed role of Entertainment industry in shaping New India and Progressive Karnataka. Proud to contribute towards #BuildingABetterIndia ???????? Your visionary leadership inspires us & your encouragement means the world to us @PMOIndia.”

According to sources of ANI, PM Modi touched upon different subjects during the interaction. He told the actors that the film industries of the southern states have given a great boost to India’s culture and identity through their work. He also particularly appreciated how they have encouraged the participation of women in the same. During the interaction, PM Modi also remembered late actor Puneeth Rajkumar as his wife Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar was among them.

The Prime Minister was in the city to inaugurate Aero India 2023. However, before the inauguration, he met with the Kantara star, the KGF actor, and the Kannada film producer. In the pictures that surfaced online, the stars were seen posing with PM Modi.

Apart from Rishab, PM Modi also met KGF star Yash and film producer Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar. PM Modi meeting with the Kannada film industry stars is a moment of pride for Kannada cinema. The industry, in the past year, has reached new heights. With KGF 2 and Kantara achieving blockbuster success and getting India’s attention, the Kannada industry is only reaching newer heights.

Besides these, other topics such as the Kannada language, culture, cinema, theatre, film industry, sports, sporting infrastructure, youth empowerment, talent and business opportunities among others came up for discussion as well, as per sources.

Talking about the interaction with PM Modi, Rishab told the news agency ANI, “I consider PM Modi as a great leader & I’m so happy to meet him. He asked about Kannada Film industry, what is going on and what we require etc and he also told what he can do. He praised Kantara movie.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rishab and Yash have been busy on the work front as well lately. Rishab recently announced Kantara 2 on the occasion of Kantara’s 100 days completion. Announcing the project, Rishab said, “We are very pleased and thankful to the audience who had shown immense love and support to Kantara and taking the journey ahead, with the blessing of almighty Daiva the film has successfully completed 100 days and I would like to take this opportunity to announce the prequel of Kantara. What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year.”

Meanwhile, Yash is expected to kick off work on KGF 3.

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