When former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad arrives in Mumbai on Christmas Eve, he will be a special guest of Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan.
Mahathir and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, both on a private visit to India, will be arriving in the Indian financial capital today, where the famous actor will play host to the elder statesman.
"When he heard I was coming to India, he said I must go to Bombay (Mumbai).
"Well, he is more a friend than fan. I have known him for quite some time. His last movie I watched was 'My Name is Khan'," said Mahathir.
Khan is expected to host a special high tea for the couple at his Mumbai residence on Christmas Day.
During his two-day visit to Mumbai, Mahathir is slated to visit the Yash Raj Film Studio, India's premier film studio.
Dr M to visit Kerala as well
Mahathir is the second luminary to meet Khan in less than a week, after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met the actor in Mumbai last Wednesday.
Medvedev was on an official visit to India last week.
Malaysian Consul-General in Mumbai Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah will also host a special dinner for the visiting dignitaries.
Mahathir will conclude his Indian tour with a visit to Kerala after Mumbai.
On Thursday, he met Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi.
Source- Bernama
Mahathir and his wife Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, both on a private visit to India, will be arriving in the Indian financial capital today, where the famous actor will play host to the elder statesman.
"When he heard I was coming to India, he said I must go to Bombay (Mumbai).
"Well, he is more a friend than fan. I have known him for quite some time. His last movie I watched was 'My Name is Khan'," said Mahathir.
Khan is expected to host a special high tea for the couple at his Mumbai residence on Christmas Day.
During his two-day visit to Mumbai, Mahathir is slated to visit the Yash Raj Film Studio, India's premier film studio.
Dr M to visit Kerala as well
Mahathir is the second luminary to meet Khan in less than a week, after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met the actor in Mumbai last Wednesday.
Medvedev was on an official visit to India last week.
Malaysian Consul-General in Mumbai Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah will also host a special dinner for the visiting dignitaries.
Mahathir will conclude his Indian tour with a visit to Kerala after Mumbai.
On Thursday, he met Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi.
Source- Bernama
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