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Anupam Kher recently met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit to Mumbai. The Bollywood actor shared that Starmer turned out to be a big fan of his work in the film Bend It Like Beckham. Their meeting took place at a reception celebrating the growing partnership between the UK and India. The visit concluded with multiple agreements strengthening cooperation in technology, education, and healthcare between the two nations.

Key Points: Anupam Kher Meets UK PM Starmer Who Admires Bend It Like Beckham

  • Anupam Kher shared photos and videos from his meeting with UK PM Keir Starmer on Instagram
  • The meeting occurred during a reception celebrating UK-India partnership cooperation
  • Starmer praised Kher's performance in the 2002 film Bend It Like Beckham
  • The UK PM's India visit resulted in 12 key bilateral cooperation outcomes
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Anupam Kher meets UK PM Keir Starmer, calls him great admirer of film 'Bend It Like Beckham'

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher meets UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Mumbai, reveals PM is a great admirer of his film Bend It Like Beckham

"He also turned out to be a great admirer of my first English language film 'Bend It Like Beckham' - Anupam Kher"

Mumbai, October 10

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher expressed his happiness on meeting the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer in Mumbai on Thursday.

Taking to his Instagram, Anupam Kher shared a photo and video from his meeting with the United Kingdom Prime Minister.

The UK PM also appreciated Anupam Kher's work in his debut Hollywood film 'Bend It Like Beckham'.

"It was a pleasure meeting the British Prime Minister, Mr. Keir Starmer, last night at the reception to celebrate the UK-INDIA partnership. His speech was warm and full of positive possibilities between the two countries. He also turned out to be a great admirer of my first English language film 'Bend It Like Beckham'. Thanks to the British High Commissioner Mr. Harjinder Kang for the invite!" wrote Anupam Kher.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPnUjzOgv5z/?'Bend It Like Beckham' was a sports comedy-drama film directed by Gurinder Chadha. It was released in 2002. The actor played the role of Mr. Bhamra in the film.

The visit of the United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer to India on October 8-9 concluded with a comprehensive list of 12 key outcomes, marking a major step forward in bilateral cooperation across technology, education, trade, climate, health and research, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Both nations announced the establishment of the India-UK Connectivity and Innovation Centre to enhance collaboration in frontier technologies.

The India-UK Joint Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) was also launched. Additionally, Phase II of the UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory was launched, alongside the establishment of a new satellite campus at IIT-ISM Dhanbad.

The establishment of the Critical Minerals Industry Guild will further secure supply chains and promote sustainable green technologies.

The visit also marked the launch of Phase III of the Bio-Medical Research Career Program. An Offshore Wind Taskforce. Further, a Letter of Intent was signed between India's ICMR and the UK's NIHR to strengthen health research initiatives.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the cultural exchange, I hope our government focuses more on the substantial outcomes from this visit - the AI center and critical minerals partnership are what will truly benefit India in the long run.
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up watching Bend It Like Beckham in the UK, it's heartwarming to see how this film continues to bridge cultures even after 20+ years! 🇮🇳🤝🇬🇧
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Arjun K
The 12 key outcomes mentioned here are impressive! The satellite campus at IIT-ISM and AI research center show real commitment to educational and technological cooperation. This is what matters for our youth's future.
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Michael C
It's fascinating how entertainment can open doors for serious diplomatic discussions. Anupam Kher has been a wonderful cultural ambassador for India over the years.
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Kavya N
The offshore wind taskforce and critical minerals guild are exactly what India needs for sustainable development. Hope these partnerships deliver concrete results for our green energy goals! 🌱⚡

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