Several prominent figures from the film industry, including actors Vikrant Massey and Sunil Grover, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, and producer Sajid Nadiadwala, recently met spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Moments from their interaction were shared online through videos and photographs, quickly capturing widespread attention on social media. The gathering featured emotional moments, humorous conversations, and personal stories connected to films and spirituality.
Vikrant Massey discusses portraying Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 'White'
One of the videos shared online showed Vikrant warmly greeting and hugging Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The actor also touched his feet before opening up about portraying the spiritual leader in the upcoming film 'White'. During the interaction, Vikrant spoke about the experience of stepping into the role and the responsibility that comes with depicting a real-life spiritual figure on screen. The heartfelt exchange between the two received a lot of love online.
Sunil Grover's humorous question brings smiles
While Vikrant's moment was emotional, Sunil Grover added humor to the gathering with his witty question. In a video from the event, Sunil jokingly asked Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, “When big producers and directors meet me, they praise me a lot. But they don't work with me. What should I do?” The light-hearted interaction left those present amused and quickly became one of the most talked-about clips from the meeting.
Sajid Nadiadwala shares a special moment
Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment also shared a photograph from the gathering on social media. The post reflected on the production house's long-standing journey in the industry while expressing gratitude for the opportunity to meet Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The caption read, “A legacy built over 75 years, carried forward with gratitude, faith and countless memories. We're honoured to share this special moment with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji.”
Rajkumar Hirani recalls shooting 'PK' at the Art of Living Centre
Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani also shared an interesting memory from the shoot of 'PK'. During his conversation with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Hirani revealed that he had once approached him seeking permission to shoot portions of the film at The Art of Living Foundation premises in Bengaluru. The director admitted he initially believed the request would be rejected, especially since the film tackled the issue of fake godmen. However, Gurudev immediately agreed. “I was quite certain Gurudev would decline the request. Nevertheless, I still went ahead and asked him for permission. But to my surprise, Gurudev instantly gave his consent and allowed me and my team to shoot at The Art of Living Foundation premises,” Hirani shared. He further added that Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appreciated the film's intention of exposing fraudulent spiritual leaders, which deeply touched him.
About 'PK'
Released in 2014, 'PK' starred Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput, Sanjay Dutt, and Saurabh Shukla. Backed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani, the film followed the story of an alien stranded on Earth while questioning blind faith and organized religion.
