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PM Modi's Malaysia Visit Features MGR's Iconic Song at Lunch with Anwar Ibrahim

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Malaysia began with a warm reception from the Indian community. During a lunch hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the iconic MGR song "Naalai Namathe" was played, which PM Modi highlighted on social media. The visit featured a series of traditional cultural performances, including Nadhaswaram and a Ramayana-themed Bharatanatyam. Both leaders emphasized the deep-rooted cultural, historical, and economic ties between India and Malaysia.

Key Points: PM Modi in Malaysia: MGR Song Played at Lunch with Anwar Ibrahim

  • MGR's song played at lunch
  • Modi meets Indian diaspora
  • Cultural performances showcased
  • Anwar Ibrahim hosts PM Modi
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MGR's iconic song "Naalai Namathe" played at lunch during PM Modi's Malaysia visit

PM Modi's Malaysia visit highlights cultural ties as MGR's "Naalai Namathe" is played during a lunch hosted by PM Anwar Ibrahim.

"At the lunch hosted by my friend, PM Anwar Ibrahim, one of the songs sung was Naalai Namathe, from a movie starring the great MGR! - Narendra Modi"

Kuala Lumpur, February 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his two-day visit to Malaysia, received a warm welcome from the Indian community and friends of India in Kuala Lumpur.

The visit began with meetings, cultural programs, and time spent with members of the Indian diaspora, highlighting the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.

During the visit, PM Modi attended a lunch hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday evening.

PM Modi later posted on his X account about the moment and mentioned the "special song" played during lunch. One of the songs at the lunch hosted by the Malaysian PM was from the 1975 classic Tamil masala film, which starred M.G. Ramachandran (MGR).

In his post, he wrote, "At the lunch hosted by my friend, PM Anwar Ibrahim, one of the songs sung was Naalai Namathe, from a movie starring the great MGR! PM Anwar Ibrahim, like several of us in India, is a big fan of MGR!"

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also shared details of the visit on social media.

Part of his tweet read, "On the first day of PM @narendramodi's visit last night, it began with a welcome at the Bunga Raya Complex, before we headed straight to Seri Kembangan to meet the Indian community. May the friendship between Malaysia and India, rooted in cultural, historical, and economic ties that have been intertwined for centuries, continue to blossom and strengthen for mutual benefit."

The reception offered a vivid showcase of India's civilizational legacy thriving far from its shores. Prime Minister Modi witnessed a series of traditional performances, including Nadhaswaram and Thavil recitals, the chanting of Thirumurai devotional hymns, Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry, and a Ramayana-themed Bharatanatyam presentation, reflecting centuries-old cultural links between India and Malaysia.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While the cultural showcase is nice, I hope the discussions also focused on concrete economic outcomes for India. Trade deals, investment in manufacturing, and securing our strategic interests in the region are what truly matter from such high-level visits. The song is a pleasant side note.
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Karthik V
As a Tamilian, this fills me with pride! MGR is not just a film star; he's an emotion. To see his song being played at a diplomatic lunch shows the deep cultural roots we share with Southeast Asia. The Nadhaswaram and Bharatanatyam performances mentioned are the real gems.
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Anjali F
My Malaysian colleague told me about the huge Indian diaspora there and their love for old Tamil films. This visit strengthens that bond. It's more than politics; it's about people. Hope it leads to easier travel and work opportunities between our countries.
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Suresh O
Good to see our PM connecting with the diaspora. They are our cultural ambassadors abroad. The mention of Wayang Kulit and Ramayana shows how our stories have traveled and evolved. This is the civilizational connect that no one can break.
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Michael C
Interesting read. As an outsider, it's fascinating to see how culture is woven into diplomacy here. The choice of a 1975 film song seems very specific and meaningful. It clearly resonated with both leaders. Shows a personal touch you don't always see in state visits.

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