Mumbai: Newly appointed Ambassador of the United States (US) to India Eric Garcetti met celebrity Shah Rukh Khan on the actor’s residence ‘Mannat’ in Mumbai, and mentioned Bollywood and its “huge cultural impact” throughout the globe. Garcetti took to Twitter to share about his go to to King Khan’s mansion. “Is it time for my Bollywood debut? Had a wonderful chat with superstar @iamsrk at his residence Mannat, learning more about the film industry in Mumbai and discussing the huge cultural impact of Hollywood and Bollywood across the globe,” the US Envoy mentioned in a tweet.
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Is it time for my Bollywood debut? Had an exquisite chat with celebrity @iamsrk at his residence Mannat, studying extra in regards to the movie business in Mumbai and discussing the massive cultural influence of Hollywood and Bollywood throughout the globe. #AmbExploresIndia pic.twitter.com/SLRQyhhn8C
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) May 16, 2023
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Alongside this enjoyable caption, Garcetti additionally shared footage with SRK the place he will be seen posing for the digital camera. In one other image, Garcetti holds a yellow color soccer in hand whereas he’s surrounded by Shah Rukh’s supervisor Pooja Dadlani and his spouse Gauri Khan. ‘Pathaan’ actor will be noticed wearing a full-sleeve black t-shirt paired with black pant and a golf cap to warmth up the informal look.
Garcetti’s Mumbai go to comes a day after he visited ‘Sabarmati Ashram’ in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, the place locals welcomed him with garlands. He greeted individuals there with the normal “Namaste”.
Earlier on May 11, Garcetti and envoys of Qatar and the Principality of Monaco introduced their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on the Rashtrapati Bhavan. “The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the Ambassadors of the United States of America, Qatar and Monaco at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today,” a Rashtrapati Bhavan launch mentioned.
After President Droupadi Murmu accepted the credentials, Garcetti, in a video message mentioned, “The world’s oldest and largest democracies, two nations that believe in our hearts about the power of people, have a great chapter to write together in the years ahead. India’s partnership is the key to a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific and beyond.”
“And I’m excited to work with you to ensure we advance this defining relationship of the 21st century. Together, we will address global health challenges, confront climate change, and deliver the next generation of critical and emerging technologies to improve the lives of our people. I couldn’t be more excited to be here in India and to make this our new home and to work alongside you. Together we will show the world how the United States and India are better together.,” he added.
Garcetti expressed his gratitude in the direction of US President Joe Biden for appointing him because the twenty sixth Ambassador to India.
Garcetti, former mayor of Los Angeles, was sworn in by US Vice President Kamala Harris as the brand new US Ambassador to India in March this 12 months. Earlier, the Senate confirmed his appointment as the following US ambassador to India.Â