Howdy, Modi: You are a rock star, Bollywood tells PM Narendra Modi

From Salman Khan to Akshay Kumar, Bollywood celebrities took to social media to hail Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his address in Houston, USA.

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Howdy, Modi: You are a rock star, Bollywood tells PM Narendra Modi
Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan praised PM Narendra Modi.

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 50,000 people of the Indian-American community at the Howdy Modi event at NRG Stadium in Houston, Bollywood stars took to social media to praise the Prime Minister. From Karan Johar, Salman Khan to Akshay Kumar, many stars hailed Modi, saying that it's a proud moment for the country.

Akshay Kumar wrote, "Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.’ A sea of people it was at the #HowdyModi event. India has truly arrived Globally! An absolute delight to watch PM @narendramodi ji saying All is well’ in multiple regional languages truly representative of 1.3B Indians!"

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Salman Khan wrote, "Way to go PM Modi and Prez Trump for a great association between the 2 nations. . . @narendramodi @realDonaldTrump."

Karan Johar called it an outstanding address. He wrote, "What an outstanding address by our honourable Prime minister @narendramodi on a supreme world stage...so proud to watch the world watching the brilliant adress ...."

The producer-director added, "Proud moment for India and fellow indians across the globe . What an inspiring and solid address by @narendramodi . @POTUS also in awe as crowd cheers for the indian prime minister. #HowdyModi."

Karan Johar was one of the speakers at the recently concluded India Today Conclave Mumbai 2019. At the event, during a rapid-fire session, when Karan was asked, "What he would do if you woke up as Narendra Modi." The director replied saying, "I would keep doing what I'm doing."

Rishi Kapoor, who recently came back to India after getting treated for cancer in New York, said, "#howdymodi Go Modi - Go Trump - Houston, US. Proud of our being. Proud of the community. Proud of India."

Shekar Kapur called Modi a rock star. He wrote, "It’s amazing how one leader of a Nation can have such a rock star’ effect overseas. It’s amazing watching @narendramodi hold 50,000 people with his words. Even @POTUS is watching in awe. There’s something undeniable about the charisma of this man."

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Abhishek Bachchan shared a video of Modi's address in Houston. He wrote, "This is amazing. #ProudIndian."

The event - Howdy Modi - was organised to strengthen ties between India and America. PM Narendra Modi is currently on a week long trip to USA. He will also address UN General Assembly.

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