Newly-appointed US Ambassador to India meets Shah Rukh Khan at Mannat
The newly-appointed ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti, recently paid a visit to the Indian superstar, Shah Rukh Khan at his residence, Mannat in Mumbai. During their meeting, the two talked about Bollywood and its enormous cultural impact across the world. Garcetti expressed his admiration for the Indian film industry and shared his desire to make his Bollywood debut.
Starstruck moment for the US envoy
According to sources, Eric Garcetti had a starstruck moment meeting Shah Rukh Khan and discussing the Indian film industry. During their conversation, they expressed their appreciation for Bollywood’s cultural influence and how it has impacted Hollywood globally.
Pictures speak a thousand words
Eric Garcetti also shared pictures with Shah Rukh Khan on Twitter. In one, he was seen posing with the actor, while in another snapshot, he was seen with Shah Rukh’s manager Pooja Dadlani, and his wife, Gauri Khan. Khan was seen wearing a full-sleeve black t-shirt paired with black pants and a golf cap.
A new beginning for the Indo-US relationship
The US envoy’s Mumbai visit comes a day after he visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. Last week, the US ambassador and envoys of Qatar and the Principality of Monaco presented their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Exciting times ahead for US-India relations
In a video message, Eric Garcetti expressed his excitement about the US-India partnership and how it could lead to a ‘free and prosperous Indo-Pacific and beyond.’ He further added that both nations would work together to address global health challenges, confront climate change, and deliver the next generation of critical and emerging technologies to improve the lives of people.
In conclusion,
The meeting between Eric Garcetti and Shah Rukh Khan highlights the cultural ties between India and the US. The newly-appointed ambassador’s efforts to strengthen the Indo-US relationship are admirable and will undoubtedly result in a better future for both nations.
