PM did not speak a word about politics, says Mohanlal on meeting Narendra Modi

Malayalam actor Mohanlal has opened up about his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 3.  

Following the meeting, speculations started doing rounds that 58-year old Malayalam film actor might join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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"There were speculative news reports about my meeting with the PM. Being an Indian citizen, if I have permission, I can always meet him. What is surprising is that the PM did not speak a word about politics," he said in his latest blog. 

Mohanlal added that his meeting with the Prime Minister took place on the actor's request.

"I got permission to meet him because I requested for a prior appointment. Surprisingly, he himself came to welcome me. He hugged me saying, 'Mohanlal ji.' He patted on my shoulders thrice. He knew me," wrote the Malayalam film actor.

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“We talked about Kerala floods, his NGO ViswaSanthi Foundation, among other topics. Prime Minister is always ready to provide all help for Kerala, irrespective of politics." he added.