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Published 12:13 IST, September 23rd 2019

Anupam Kher calls Howdy Modi 'spectacular', hails PM as a 'Rockstar'

Anupam Kher in a recent tweet hailed Prime Minister Modi on his Houston address stating that it was 'spectacular'. He also went on to call him 'Rockstar'

Reported by: Radhika Sarkar
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In one of the biggest events celebrating the bilateral relationship between India and the USA, the Howdy, Modi! event was organized in Houston, Texas. PM Narendra Modi addressed 50,000 people from the Indian-American community and shared the stage with US President Donald Trump. 

READ: Howdy Modi: Politicians across India eagerly wait to watch the event

While the event is appreciated by a number of celebrities on social media, the Modi-Trump summit got a shout-out from Bollywood star Anupam Kher recently. Exclaiming that everything about the Howdy Modi event was 'spectacular', he stated that he has never seen such bonding between two countries."Reaction & cheering of the crowd of 50000 Indians in Houston was emotional & historical", he wrote. 

READ: Vivek Oberoi On Howdy Modi Event: 'Extremely Proud To Be An Indian'

Many other B-town celebs laud Prime Minister Modi

Other celebrities that lauded Prime Minister Modi include Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, and Salman Khan among others. Take a look- 

Howdy, Modi! event

Organized by the non-profit Texas India Forum, the event, with the tagline 'Shared Dreams, Bright Futures', highlighted the tremendous contribution of Indo-Americans in the United States and the strong and lasting partnership between the US and India.

The cultural programme preceding Prime Minister Modi's address showcased Indian-American artists from Texas and elsewhere, portrayed how the community is woven into the larger tapestry of American life. It involved broad-based community participation across the United States.

READ: ELECTRIFYING! WATCH PM Modi's thunderous welcome to 'Howdy Modi' stage

The 90-minute music, dance, and multimedia show featured close to 400 artists and community members from Texas and across the nation. There were 27 groups performing in a live and multimedia experience that showcased the diversity in the Indian-American community, organizers said.

READ: PM Modi Calls Trump's Presence At 'Howdy, Modi' 'watershed Moment'

Updated 12:42 IST, September 23rd 2019

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