While our honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy the American President Barack Obama on the Republic Day, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was quietly carrying forward his Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. Reading about the two got us thinking, how often they draw massive attention whenever together. Is it because they enjoy colossal fan following? Or is it the love-hate relationship that they have with the media? Let's try to figure it out:
Love-Hate Relationship With The Media
Mr. Modi is the third most followed world leader across the globe on Twitter with around 9.76 million. His friend Sallu Miyaan is more popular than Modi. Watch TV channels reporting on Modi before May 2014 and after. You will understand what we mean. Salman’s relationship with mainstream media has been a roller-coaster ride. His media trails over court cases and not to forget, 'endorsing Modi for PM post' row.
Style Bhais
Narendra bhai Modi and Salman Bhai are heroes of the masses. Be it Salman's divorced-from-logic blockbusters or personal style, everything he does sets off a mass frenzy. On the other hand, Modi is a style icon no less. Whether it’s his signature short sleeved kurta or the formal bandhgala. The political heavyweight is quite stylish. Common, now let’s give it to him!
Controversy Is Their Middle Name
The lives Salman Khan and PM Modi can't be more similar for numerous controversies that stalk them. From Gujarat riots to anti-minority to alleged fake-encounters snooping row, Modi has had it all. When not in the court, the Dabangg actor often found on entertainment show, gossip magazines, stand-up acts and everywhere else. Thanks to the blow-hot-blow-cold friendship with Shah Rukh.
Swacch Bharat Inspired From Jai Ho
No we mean it! The idea of creating a chain of good deeds came much before Prime Minister’s Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan. Yes…Salman Khan and Daisy Shah starrer Jai Ho was released 5 months before Modi came to power. We suspect when Sallu went to promote Jai Ho in Gujarat, PM Modi got the whiff of it. And he is now all praise for him for his Swacch Bharat efforts.
Both Are Single
Who can understand the joys and the pain of singlehood? Only another one, sailing in the same boat, hai na? “I am single, so best man to fight graft”. Remember Mr. Modi’s words? Of course, you do!
