Shah Rukh Khan might keep getting detained at US airports regularly, but that certainly didn’t stop US President Barack Obama from quoting the actor. Obama, in his last address in New Delhi on Tuesday, quoted SRK, albeit in broken Hindi, from his film (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) DDLJ.
The US President spoke about how he was the first president to take “the festival of lights” to the White House. He also mentioned during his last trip to India that he “danced with children and celebrated the festival of lights”. This time, however, since he didn’t have much time, he apologised for “not being able to schedule a dance”.
But the crowd erupted in cheers when Obama made the Bollywood reference and said, “Senorita, bade bade deshon mein... or something like this. You know that...” Well, if PM Modi could quote Star Wars when he went to the US, it’s only fair that Obama quoted King Khan here.
TWEET TALK:
Narendra Modi @narendramodi
As for the rainy day yesterday, as you yourself said @WhiteHouse today morning, Bade Bade Deshon Mein... :)
Shah Rukh Khan @iamsrk
Proud 2 b part of the gender & religion equality speech of Pres. Obama. Sad he couldn’t do the Bhangra... next time Chaiyya Chaiyya for sure.
Rega Jha ?@RegaJha
@narendramodi stay strong boo, Barack may be gone but you know you’ll always have me xo <3
Rohan @mojorojo
BUT YOUR PRESIDENT QUOTED ME YOU ##$#$!@#$ — Shah Rukh, the next time he’s randomly detained at a US airport.
