Close X
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Meets Modi, Discusses 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'

Darpan News Desk, 09 May, 2017 12:47 PM
  • Akshay Kumar Meets Modi, Discusses 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'
National Award winning actor Akshay Kumar on Tuesday put a smile on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face with the title of his next film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha".
 
Akshay met Modi here.
 
He tweeted: "Met PM Narendra Modi and got the opportunity to tell him about my upcoming 'Toilet-Ek Prem Katha'. His smile at just the title made my day," the actor wrote along with a photograph featuring him engrossed in conversation with Modi.
 
It was earlier said that the film was based on Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. But the film's dialogue writers Siddharth Singh and Garima Wahal told IANS that the movie was conceptualised much before Modi became the PM.
 
The movie delves on the need for toilets for sanitation in the country, and this message is conveyed via a love story.
 
Modi has been campaigning for the need for toilets in every home for better health and sanitation.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Amazed With Efforts Of Newcomers Now: Amitabh Bachchan

Amazed With Efforts Of Newcomers Now: Amitabh Bachchan
Mega star Amitabh Bachchan, who will next be seen in Ram Gopal Varma's "Sarkar 3", says he is amazed with the kind of effort and hardwork the newcomers put into their films today.

Amazed With Efforts Of Newcomers Now: Amitabh Bachchan

Imagination Is Everything: Arjun Rampal

Actor Arjun Rampal, who shared a photoshopped image of Mahatma Gandhi and Dalai Lama by mistake on social media, believes in the strength of imagination.

Imagination Is Everything: Arjun Rampal

Pooja Bhatt on 'double standards'

Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, who is known for voicing her opinion without mincing words, has now spoken out about people's "double standards".

Pooja Bhatt on 'double standards'

Aftab Wants Lessons On Character Building In Educational Institutions

Aftab Wants Lessons On Character Building In Educational Institutions
Actor Aftab Shivdasani wants educational institutions to host sessions on character building.

Aftab Wants Lessons On Character Building In Educational Institutions

Saqib Saleem works out in Jackky Bhagnani's 'swank' gym

Actor Saqib Saleem is working hard on his physique at actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani's gym.

Saqib Saleem works out in Jackky Bhagnani's 'swank' gym

Taking up challenges gives Yami a high

Actress Yami Gautam, who is gearing up for the release of the forthcoming film "Sarkar 3", says the film has given her an opportunity to showcase a very different side of her. She says taking up such challenges gives her a kick. 

Taking up challenges gives Yami a high