President Emmanuel Macron’s India tour took a cinematic turn in Mumbai, where he mingled with Bollywood royalty including Manoj Bajpayee, Anil Kapoor, Shabana Azmi, Richa Chadha, and Zoya Akhtar.
He flooded X with images, writing: ‘With Indian cinema legends – culture unites us.’ This celebrity schmooze illustrates the cultural dimensions fortifying India-France relations beyond defense and trade.
At Raj Bhavan, Macron sat down with PM Narendra Modi for bilateral parleys, joined by S. Jaishankar, Ajit Doval, and other dignitaries. The session started on a cordial note with mutual greetings.
Modi tweeted: ‘Happy to meet President Macron in Mumbai. He loves the vibe here and took a morning run.’ Prior commitments included paying respects at the 2008 terror site with his wife.
The leaders will unveil India-France Year of Innovation 2026, fueling advances in security, tech, creativity, and more. Arrival honors at Mumbai airport came from CM Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Acharya Devvrat.
Modi underscored the tour’s significance in scaling new peaks for bilateral synergy and international growth. Macron’s blend of policy talks and filmi interactions paints a picture of multifaceted diplomacy.