Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 7 October 2026 as the Prime Minister completed 25 years of continuous public service, a milestone that began with his swearing-in as Gujarat Chief Minister on 7 October 2001. Khurrana, currently preparing for the release of his upcoming film 'Udta Teer', joined several other members of the film fraternity in marking the occasion.

What Ayushmann Said

"I would like to congratulate Prime Minister Modi ji on completing 25 years of public service. May he continue to do his work in the same way, and may God bless him with a long life," the actor said. The message reflects a broadly celebratory tone from the entertainment industry, cutting across regional and political lines.

PM Modi's 25-Year Journey

Narendra Modi was appointed Gujarat Chief Minister on 7 October 2001, going on to serve three consecutive terms in the state before assuming national office in May 2014. His Gujarat tenure was characterised by a focus on infrastructure, industrial development, agricultural modernisation, and governance reforms. At the national level, his administration oversaw the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), a major expansion of digital payments and direct-benefit transfer systems, large-scale infrastructure development, and flagship welfare programmes covering housing, sanitation, electricity, healthcare and financial inclusion. Earlier this year, Modi became India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing the record previously held by Jawaharlal Nehru.

Film Fraternity Joins In

Several other prominent names from the entertainment world also offered their congratulations. Mukesh Khanna and Upasana Singh were among those who sent their wishes. Tamil cinema legend Kamal Haasan penned a detailed note on X (formerly Twitter), writing: "My warm wishes to Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji on completing 25 years in public office. 25 years in public office is, above all, a testament to the trust and love of the people. My own journey of 70 years in public life has been sustained by the trust and love of the people."

Haasan, who was elected to Parliament last year, also recalled a personal meeting: "Last year, when I met him after taking my oath as an MP, he was gracious enough to give time to a first-time MP. Irrespective of our political affiliations, we spoke of our hopes and dreams for India, and of our shared duty to build a stronger nation and a better future for generations to come."

Significance of the Milestone

The 25-year mark holds symbolic weight in Indian politics — no other elected leader has governed at the state or national level continuously for this duration in the post-liberalisation era. The occasion has drawn attention not just from political allies but from cultural figures who span different regional and ideological traditions, underscoring the broad public-interest dimension of the milestone. Modi's record-breaking national tenure continues, with the next general election due in 2029.