New Delhi: Noted Malayalam actor Mohanlal’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday have triggered speculations that the BJP, keen to gain foothold in the state, could give the superstar a Lok Sabha ticket from Thiruvananthapuram. Political observers feel that considering the actor’s massive popularity in the state, if he joins the BJP, the saffron party could be in with a chance of opening its account in Kerala during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. There are even speculations that the RSS is learnt to be the main stimuli behind Mr Lal’s meeting with the Prime Minister. The Sangh is desperate to establish the BJP’s presence in the state, where during the 2016 assembly polls, it had for the first time ever, managed to win a seat and also garnered 15 per cent vote share. Also buoyed with its successes in the north-eastern states, the BJP is hoping that it would be able to repeat the formula in Kerala too, observers said. Meanwhile Mr Mohanlal said on social media regarding his tete-a-tete with Mr Modi, that it was a “wonderful meeting”. The actor said he briefed the Prime Minister about the social work his organisation is carrying out. The Prime Minister said it was wonderful meeting the actor. “His humility is endearing. His wide range of social service initiatives are commendable and extremely inspiring,” Mr Modi tweeted. The actor said on his FB page that he briefed him about ViswaSanthi Foundation.<doc-sep>Popular actor Mohanlal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him about the social work his organisation is carrying out. The prime minister said it was wonderful meeting the actor Monday. New Delhi: Popular actor Mohanlal met prime minister Narendra Modi to brief him about the social work his organisation is carrying out. The prime minister said it was wonderful meeting the actor on Monday. "His humility is endearing. His wide range of social service initiatives are commendable and extremely inspiring," Modi tweeted on Tuesday. Sharing details of his meeting with the prime minister, the actor said on his Facebook page that he briefed him about ViswaSanthi Foundation and its multi-faceted social initiatives. "He has assured all support and offered to participate in the 'global Malayalee round table' that can formulate futuristic solutions for a new Kerala," he wrote. He said the prime minister's Office also appreciated the organisation's vision to set up a cancer care centre to cater to the needs of the underprivileged.<doc-sep>New Delhi: Popular actor Mohanlal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him about the social work his organisation is carrying out. The meeting, however, has triggered speculation that the actor may join the BJP ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. A Deccan Herald report on Tuesday said the RSS was keen Mohanlal contest the Lok Sabha elections next year from Thiruvananthapuram, which, will see him in direct contest against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The prime minister after his meeting with the actor was all praises for him. "His humility is endearing. His wide range of social service initiatives are commendable and extremely inspiring," Modi tweeted Tuesday. Sharing details of his meeting with the prime minister, the actor said on his Facebook page that he briefed him about ViswaSanthi Foundation and its multi-faceted social initiatives. "He has assured all support and offered to participate in the 'global Malayalee round table' that can formulate futuristic solutions for a new Kerala," he wrote. He said the Prime Minister's Office also appreciated the organisation's vision to set up a cancer care centre to cater to the needs of the under-privileged.<doc-sep>Malayalam superstar Mohanlal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. (Mohanlal/Facebook) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. (Mohanlal/Facebook) Speculations have started doing the rounds that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal might join the BJP ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Janmashtami. A Deccan Herald report on Tuesday said the RSS was keen Mohanlal contests the Lok Sabha elections next year from Thiruvananthapuram, which, if happens, will set up a mouth-watering contest with incumbent Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. While BJP has increased its vote share in Kerala, it has so far failed to make any major electoral impact so far. It’s biggest name in the state, former union minister O Rajagopal, holds the only Assembly seat the party has ever won in the state. The saffron party already has Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi in its ranks and the addition of Mohanlal will provide BJP the necessary star power in a state where it has no prominent political faces to appeal to the public. Gopi, who campaigned for BJP in the Kerala Assembly elections and has been embroiled in a tax evasion case, is presently an MP in the Rajya Sabha. It has been a privilege to meet our Honourable Prime Minister Shri. @narendramodi ji on this auspicious day of Janmashtami. Briefed him about @ViswaSanthiFndn and our multifaceted social initiatives. pic.twitter.com/Bj70R1g8nA — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) September 3, 2018 In 2016, Mohanlal added grist to the rumour mill about his closeness to the BJP after he supported PM Modi’s demonetisation move and justified temporary hardships of the common man for a good cause to end corruption. However, his comments were derided by several Kerala politicians. Read in Malayalam After his meeting with Modi on Monday, Mohanlal said the PM had assured all possible assistance for Kerala, which is picking up the pieces from the devastating floods that killed nearly 300 people and displaced thousands of others. The national award-winning actor said the PM expressed his desire to participate in the Global Malayalee roundtable to chalk out the roadmap for a “New Kerala”. Yesterday, I had a wonderful meeting with @Mohanlal Ji. His humility is endearing. His wide range of social service initiatives are commendable and extremely inspiring. pic.twitter.com/f3Dv3owHUV — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2018 “Modi has assured all support and offered to participate in the Global Malayalee Roundtable that can formulate futuristic solutions for a New Kerala. Hon. PMO India has also appreciated our vision to set up a Cancer Care Centre to cater to the needs of the underprivileged,” Mohanlal tweeted. Mohanlal said he had also briefed the PM about his VishwaSanthi foundation’s social initiatives. ( Mohanlal said he had also briefed the PM about his VishwaSanthi foundation’s social initiatives. ( Facebook In a Facebook post, Mohanlal said he had also briefed the PM about his VishwaSanthi foundation’s social initiatives. The foundation works towards the upliftment of health and education among the underprivileged sections of the society.<doc-sep>
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal took some time off his schedule to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Janmashtami (September 3). During the meeting, Mohanlal discussed various topics with the prime minister. He also briefed him about the social initiatives carried out by his VishwaSanthi Foundation towards the betterment of underprivileged people in the health and education sectors. Modi was completely bowled over by Mohanlal's humility. He shared a picture with the actor and wrote, "Yesterday, I had a wonderful meeting with @Mohanlal Ji. His humility is endearing. His wide range of social service initiatives are commendable and extremely inspiring. (sic)" Yesterday, I had a wonderful meeting with @Mohanlal Ji. His humility is endearing. His wide range of social service initiatives are commendable and extremely inspiring. pic.twitter.com/f3Dv3owHUV Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 4, 2018 The Odiyan actor also took to Twitter to share a picture with Modi. He also revealed that the prime minister assured his support in building a new Kerala after the devastating floods. It has been a privilege to meet our Honourable Prime Minister Shri. @narendramodi ji on this auspicious day of Janmashtami. Briefed him about @ViswaSanthiFndn and our multifaceted social initiatives. pic.twitter.com/Bj70R1g8nA September 3, 2018 He has assured all support and offered to participate in the Global Malayalee Round table that can formulate futuristic solutions for a New Kerala. Hon. PMO India has also appreciated our vision to set up a Cancer Care Centre to cater to the needs of the under-privileged. pic.twitter.com/3icdyqZlgu Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) September 3, 2018 On the professional front, Mohanlal is currently shooting for Suriya's 37th project in Tamil. The actor was part of the London schedule last month, where a majority of the film was shot. He also has Odiyan, Kayamkulam Kochunni, Drama and Lucifer in different stages of production. Mohanlal's Neerali, which released in July this year, went on to garner mixed reviews. ALSO SEE | Mohanlal in trouble over misleading textile commercial