PM Unveils India's First Cinema Museum, Calls Films 'Silent Power'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Indian film fraternity is at the forefront of showcasing the country's culture globally.

Modi on Saturday inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai.

On Sunday, Director-actor Kunal Kohli posted: "Had the privilege to meet our honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

To which, Modi replied: "I enjoyed interacting with you and other members of the film fraternity. This community has been at the forefront of showcasing India's culture internationally."

When @KapilSharmaK9 appreciates somebody's humour, it sure makes that person happy and I am no exception. :)

Thank you for the kind words Kapil. https://t.co/SHVTH6vI8p

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2019

The Prime Minister also responded to veteran singer Asha Bhosle and thanked her "for gracing the programme. The entire nation looks up to you for your stupendous contribution to the film world".

Comedian-actor and producer Kapil Sharma wrote to Modi that it was "great knowing your inspiring ideas and progressive views about our film industry and our nation. Sir, I must say you have a great sense of humour too."

To which, Modi said: "When Kapil Sharma appreciates somebody's humour, it sure makes that person happy and I am no exception. Thank you for the kind words Kapil."

Other actors who were present at the event included Aamir Khan, A.R. Rahman, Parineeti Chopra and Divya Dutta.

Asha Ji, thank you for gracing the programme with your presence. The entire nation looks up to you for your stupendous contribution to the film world. @ashabhosle https://t.co/wE77ZtZSD0

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2019

JAI HIND ! my dads fan moment !my dad is a big fan of the honorable PRIME MINISTER n today he met him ....🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/2f8Hmzo7oL

— Ekta Kapoor (@ektaravikapoor) January 19, 2019

It’s been an honour to be amongst the select few at the opening of the museum on Indian cinema . Have come back totally inspired listening to honorable @narendramodi ji. He spoke for the industry,put across good plans and yes brought a smile to all .सलाम प्रिय प्रधान मंत्री जी। pic.twitter.com/pzMoXeqGLG

— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) January 20, 2019

At the opening of National Museum of Indian Cinema! @PMOIndia @prasoonjoshi_ @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/b8Iye6KxF2

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) January 19, 2019