Karan Johar on the World Economic Forum: I am excited to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak
| Jan 23, 2018, 11:39 IST
Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar was amongst the Indian celebrities who attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. On Tuesday, the filmmaker said that he is excited to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak at the event. I am excited to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak about the possibilities of India being open to business. We have the largest contingent this year, and this is such a proud feeling," he said in a statement to a leading media agency.
The director also said that he hopes that the Indian film industry is given more opportunities on a global platform. "I am a small representative of my industry and I do hope that the film-industry is given the platform at World Economic Forum like this," he added. Earlier, superstar Shah Rukh Khan received the 24th Crystal Award for "his leadership in championing children's and women's rights in India". The actor received the award for his exemplary contribution towards upholding human dignity through this non-profictable organisation. Stay tuned for more updates.
The director also said that he hopes that the Indian film industry is given more opportunities on a global platform. "I am a small representative of my industry and I do hope that the film-industry is given the platform at World Economic Forum like this," he added. Earlier, superstar Shah Rukh Khan received the 24th Crystal Award for "his leadership in championing children's and women's rights in India". The actor received the award for his exemplary contribution towards upholding human dignity through this non-profictable organisation. Stay tuned for more updates.