New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Tuesday met the Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence and held a freewheeling discussion on topics ranging from nation, cinema and society.

In a message on social media platform X, the 71-year-old actor shared photos of his interaction with Union Minister Shah and said, “I had the good fortune of meeting the Union Home Minister Amit Shah Ji, at his residence. I am deeply grateful to him from the bottom of my heart for his affection, warm hospitality, and sense of kinship.”

“We engaged in a long and profoundly meaningful conversation on numerous topics concerning the nation, society, culture, cinema, and life. His profound grasp of subjects, remarkable memory, and clarity of thought are truly inspiring,” Kher said, a recipient of two National Film Awards.

“Every meeting with such a personality offers an opportunity to think anew and learn something fresh,” he added.

“Dear Amit Shah Ji, your time, your affection, and the idol of Lord Hanuman Ji present where I was seated will remain forever memorable for me,” Kher said.

Recently, Kher joined several actors in expressing concern over the devastating Assam floods and extended support to those affected by the natural disaster.

In an earlier social media post, the veteran actor said that the heartbreaking visuals from the affected areas have left him deeply saddened.

The ‘Special 26’ actor shared an emotional message, urging people to come forward and support those impacted by the natural disaster.

“Friends, I am feeling deeply saddened after seeing the pictures of this devastating flood. It is difficult to put into words the scenes we are witnessing on television and social media. Some people have lost their families, while others have lost their homes. Many children and elderly people are being forced to sit under the open sky,” he said.

–IANS

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