Honourable French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent India visit featured several diplomatic highlights, but it was his interaction with cinema icon Anil Kapoor that truly grabbed attention. During a rapid-fire chat with Brut India, the French President was asked about his favourite Bollywood actor. With a smile, Emmanuel Macron replied, “I mean, yesterday I mentioned Jai Ho, so I would say Anil Kapoor.” In that moment, politics briefly gave way to pop culture - and the internet found its headline.

When Anil Kapoor met French President

Set against the iconic backdrop of the Gateway of India, the French President engaged with prominent voices from India’s arts and entertainment fraternity. At the forefront of this cultural exchange stood Anil Kapoor, representing the global resonance of Indian cinema with effortless gravitas. Sharing a photograph from the meeting, Anil Kapoor wrote, “Spent an inspiring afternoon with President Emmanuel Macron and his gracious better half, Brigitte, exchanging thoughts on cinema, culture, and the powerful bridge between India and France.” The image was more than ceremonial; it reflected Anil Kapoor’s enduring international relevance and the stature Indian cinema commands on the world stage.