From Madhuri to Shahid, here's what celebs say about 'Mann Ki Baat'

Bollywood celebrities have praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reaching out to people through his popular radio show 'Mann Ki Baat' which completed 100 episodes on Sunday.

Several Bollywood celebrities attended the special screening of PM Modi's 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai on Sunday.

Photo Credit: Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais with actors Madhuri Dixit and Shahid Kapoor, and others listens to the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio programme, in Mumbai. (Photo credit: PTI)

"He (PM Modi) is taking out time to understand the problems of common people. This is amazing. He is reaching out to people in small towns and villages who are doing such good work and people are not aware of it. So he is bringing such people in front of all the citizens and they are getting global recognition which is amazing. I'm sure it's going to inspire a lot of youngsters," Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene said after attending the special screening.

Actor Shahid Kapoor said that he was fortunate to be one of the celebrities to have got the opportunity to watch the special show.

"Modi ji wanted to stay connected with the people, I think that's the sign of a great leader. All the greatest leaders in history, whether it be Kings or Prime Ministers have always stayed connected to the people. There cannot be a deeper connection than this, to be able to speak your mind and listen to people's words, to be able to convey your words to them. I felt very fortunate that I was invited here. It's a privilege to be here," ANI quoted him as saying.

Bollywood filmmaker Rohit Shetty said, "I felt inspired, if one leader can show us the right path, then there is nothing impossible. When I was watching I felt how lucky we are that we have such an inspirational leader whom people listen to, from whom they are inspired, which is very rare,"

Playback singer Anuradha Paudwal praised PM Modi's knowledge about the country and said, "It is a unique initiative in itself. PM has knowledge of everyone in the country who does something good & contacts them. I don't think this personal touch is there anywhere in any other country...,"

The first episode of PM Modi's ambitious show was aired on October 3, 2014.

The programme has been translated into 22 Indian languages, 29 dialects, and 11 foreign languages by AIR. In addition to English, the programme is broadcast in 11 foreign languages such as French, Chinese, Indonesian, Tibetan, Burmese, Baluchi, Arabic, Pashtu, Persian, Dari, and Swahili.