Genelia D'Souza Thanks President Droupadi Murmu For Watching Sitaare Zameen Par: 'Honoured'
Genelia Deshmukh shared a heartfelt moment from her visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she met President Droupadi Murmu, who praised the cast and crew of Sitaare Zameen Par.
Genelia Deshmukh recently shared a heartfelt moment from her visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she met the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The actress expressed her gratitude as the President took the time to watch Sitaare Zameen Par, and even shared her kind words with the cast and crew. In her post, Genelia wrote how much the encouragement and presence of the President meant to them, calling it 'a blessing we will carry with us always."
The pictures featured Genelia in a soft white floral kurta set, looking radiant and graceful as she stood beside the President and her Sitaare Zameen Par team, including actor Aamir Khan and director R. S. Prasanna. The film team greeted the President with folded hands and smiles, marking a truly proud moment for the crew behind the film.
Actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan was also present at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The official social media handle of the President shared a photo of the meeting, writing: 'Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Shri Aamir Khan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan."
In the photo, Aamir is seen smiling, dressed in a white kurta and jeans, as he poses with the President.
The actors were in New Delhi for a special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par, a film that highlights inclusion and celebrates the talents of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The screening was hosted by Special Olympics Bharat as part of their ongoing efforts to promote awareness and acceptance.
Directed by RS Prasanna and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, Sitaare Zameen Par features a fresh ensemble cast including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Genelia D'Souza plays Aamir's wife in the film.
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