Eric Garcetti mentioned all people in his workplace couldn’t imagine it within the first place.

New Delhi:

Recalling his assembly with Bollywood famous person Shah Rukh Khan throughout his first couple of weeks right here in India, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti mentioned that upon understanding that he met the actor, all people in his workplace went nuts, and couldn’t imagine it within the first place.

According to Mr Garcetti, he was not conscious of the love that’s there for Shah Rukh Khan throughout the nation, which he ultimately got here to know when individuals in his workplace questioned him saying, “Oh, my God, did you know who you met?”

“I think when I visited Shah Rukh Khan my first couple of weeks here, And we talked cricket because, of course, he’s involved as a cricket owner. He owns part of the Los Angeles team. Everybody in my office went nuts,” Mr Garcetti mentioned, whereas chatting with ANI.

“They’re like, oh, my God, did you know who you met? I said, yeah, Shahrukh Khan. But I didn’t realize the level of love that there was across the country,” he mentioned, remembering the interplay he had with King Khan.

Mr Garcetti underlined that that is precisely the enjoyable of his job, the place it’s not simply concerning the coverage however moderately concerning the individuals.

“It’s an amazing thing to see Bollywood, to see cricket, to see food. To me, that’s the way, that’s the fun of this job–not just policy, but people. Because at the end of the day, people will come and go who are politicians. But if we know each other, that will sustain for our lives,” Mr Garcetti mentioned.

“And this relationship too, India-US relationship, people-to-people driven. And I hope that I can bring more of the Indian people to America because I think the bridge from here to America is very strong. Indians really know Americans and everybody has a cousin or a friend… in America…” he added.

Notably, Garcetti met Shah Rukh Khan in May final 12 months on the actor’s residence, ‘Mannat’ in Mumbai, and mentioned Bollywood and it is “huge cultural impact” throughout the globe.

Mr Garcetti took to social media platform X (then Twitter) to share about his go to to King Khan’s mansion.

“Is it time for my Bollywood debut? Had a wonderful chat with superstar @iamsrk at his residence Mannat, learning more about the film industry in Mumbai and discussing the huge cultural impact of Hollywood and Bollywood across the globe,” the US Envoy wrote.

Alongside this enjoyable caption, Garcetti additionally shared photos with SRK the place he was seen posing for the digicam.

Shah Rukh Khan could be noticed wearing a full-sleeve black t-shirt paired with black pant and a golf cap to warmth up the informal look.

Mr Garcetti introduced his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on the Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 11, 2023.

After President Droupadi Murmu accepted the credentials, Garcetti, in a video message mentioned, “The world’s oldest and largest democracies, two nations that believe in our hearts about the power of people, have a great chapter to write together in the years ahead. India’s partnership is the key to a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific and beyond.”

“And I’m excited to work with you to ensure we advance this defining relationship of the 21st century. Together, we will address global health challenges, confront climate change, and deliver the next generation of critical and emerging technologies to improve the lives of our people. I couldn’t be more excited to be here in India and to make this our new home and to work alongside you. Together, we will show the world how the United States and India are better together,” he had mentioned.

Mr Garcetti expressed his gratitude in the direction of US President Joe Biden for appointing him because the twenty sixth Ambassador to India.

Mr Garcetti, former mayor of Los Angeles, was sworn in by US Vice President Kamala Harris as the brand new US Ambassador to India in March 2023.

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