French President Emmanuel Macron’s India tour got a cinematic flair with lunch meetings alongside Manoj Bajpayee and Anil Kapoor in Mumbai. The Tuesday gathering emphasized cinema and culture as vital links in the India-France relationship.
Instagram lit up as Bajpayee shared a pic, hailing the occasion as prestigious. ‘Honored to meet President Macron today. His hospitality and the profound insights into cinema’s bridging role across cultures were standout moments,’ he wrote, linking it to broader themes of leadership and dialogue in modern geopolitics.
Kapoor matched the excitement, uploading snaps with Macron and Brigitte, calling it a source of inspiration. The chat on films, cultural heritage, and fortified ties was ‘truly special,’ he said, toasting ‘India-France bonds and forthcoming tales.’
Spanning February 17-19, 2026, Macron’s visit—his fourth, at PM Modi’s behest—starts in Mumbai en route to New Delhi’s India-AI Impact Summit. Central is advancing the ‘Horizon 2047 Roadmap’ via reviews of defense, commerce, tech, AI, and global concerns.
Anticipated highlights: negotiations for extra Rafale aircraft and industrial synergies, with fresh impetus to AI, tech innovation, and key strategic arenas. Beyond politics, it celebrates shared creative spirits.