Updated On: 17 February, 2026 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
French President Emmanuel Macron met Bollywood celebrities including Anil Kapoor and Manoj Bajpayee during his Mumbai visit. He also held bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi and paid tribute to the 26/11 victims

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Bollywood celebrities
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Lok Bhavan. During his visit, Macron also interacted with members of the Indian film industry to discuss arts, culture, and potential collaborations between the two countries.
On Tuesday afternoon, President Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron met Bollywood personalities including Anil Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Zoya Akhtar, Richa Chadha, and Shabana Azmi. The meeting took place at the Taj Hotel in Colaba, where the French President was staying during his Mumbai visit.