Actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty recently met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, describing the encounter as a very special moment in his life. He shared pictures from their interaction on social media and expressed his gratitude.
Rishab Shetty shares his experience
The 'Kantara' fame actor-director-writer took to Instagram to talk about how much the meeting meant to him. He wrote, 'Had the honour of meeting the Honourable Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah ji. It became one of my most memorable moments as he shared his words of appreciation for 'Kantara' and 'Kantara Chapter 1'.' Shetty felt extremely happy when Shah spoke about his films, particularly the appreciation for 'Kantara' and its prequel. He said hearing such words from a leader made the moment even more special and filled him with pride.
Discussions on culture and cinema
During their meeting, the duo discussed various topics, including cinema, art, and culture. Rishab Shetty noted that Amit Shah possessed deep knowledge about Indian heritage. He remarked, 'I must say, I was truly happy when he began sharing his in-depth knowledge and understanding of our history, culture, art and film-making.' Shetty also shared his upcoming work plans with the Home Minister, stating that he had a wonderful time discussing his future projects.
Upcoming projects of Rishab Shetty
On the work front, Rishab Shetty is currently busy with the film 'Jai Hanuman', directed by 'HanuMan' fame Prasanth Varma. In this movie, he will portray Lord Hanuman. The film serves as a sequel to 'Hanu-Man' and is part of a larger cinematic universe. The project garnered significant attention when it was announced during the Ram Mandir event in January 2024. Additionally, Shetty is set to star as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the upcoming pan-India historical epic 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj', directed by Sandeep Singh. This film promises to be a grand spectacle celebrating the legacy of the Maratha king.
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