What Special Advice Did PM Modi Share with Nagarjuna During Their First Meeting?

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Key Takeaways
- Nagarjuna Akkineni shares a memorable first meeting with PM Modi.
- The importance of humility and empathy in leadership.
- Recognition of Akhineni Nageshwar Rao by PM Modi.
- Wishes for PM Modi's health ahead of his 75th birthday.
- Insights into the sacrifices made by leaders for the nation.
Mumbai, Sep 16 (NationPress) Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, a prominent name in Telugu cinema and a notable figure in Hindi cinema, has extended his heartfelt wishes to PM Narendra Modi as he approaches his 75th birthday. On Tuesday, the actor took to Instagram to share a video reflecting on their first encounter. He was particularly impressed by the Prime Minister's remarkable memory and the profound message he imparted.
In the video, Nagarjuna reminisced, “The first time I met him was in 2014 in Gandhinagar. I had long admired Modi ji for his impactful work in Gujarat. When I received the call to meet him, I hurried to Gandhinagar. He mentioned, ‘My family's friends have shared many positive things about you.’ I was touched when he remarked on how I took photographs with children who approached me for a picture, despite the heavy security around him.”
Nagarjuna continued, “Modi ji told me that his friends had spoken about our meeting and how I interacted with the children, which left me in awe. He emphasized the importance of humility and empathy, advising, ‘Always maintain that humility in your life.’ This is a vital lesson I took away from our meeting.”
The actor also shared, “During his ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi honored my father, Akhineni Nageshwar Rao, recognizing the legacy of Indian cinema and its influence on the film industry today.”
As PM Modi's 75th birthday approaches, Nagarjuna wished him wellness and prosperity, stating, “We want you to lead us again, India needs you.” He acknowledged the sacrifices Modi has made for the nation, emphasizing his dedication to making India a great country.
Nagarjuna concluded his heartfelt message on X (formerly Twitter), expressing, “As Shri @narendramodi ji nears his 75th birthday, I reflect on our first meeting in 2014 – a moment filled with inspiration and life lessons. Wishing him an early happy birthday and praying for his continued leadership. #MYMODISTORY #ModiAt75 #HappyBirthdayModiji”.