Kashmir is a magical place, says Ram Charan at G20 Summit in Srinagar
Srinagar: RRR actor and southern superstar Ram Charan on Monday attended the G20 Summit in Srinagar and described Jammu and Kashmir as a 'magical' place that draws the attention of people towards it.
He was quoted as saying by ANI: "I have shot in this auditorium in 2016. This place has something magical, it draws attention, it draws people."
"It is such a surreal feeling coming to Kashmir, it’s been 95 years Indian film industry has begun. It will take another 95 years to explore Kashmir," he said.
Charan, who is the son of actor Chiranjeevi, shared his experience of visiting the Valley in his childhood days.
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Kashmir is that kind of a place, I have been coming here because my dad (Chiranjeevi) is in the same industry. He has been working as an actor for 45 years. So, I am the second generation, I have been coming here since 1986, it was the first time that I was in Kashmir, my dad shot extensively here in Gulmarg, Sonamarg and all these beautiful areas. I use to come as a child that time it used to be that I have achieved something. In summer holidays, it was like an achievement," he said.
Speaking about the G20 meeting taking place in Kashmir, he was quoted as saying by ANI: " We love Kashmir. it is such a beautiful place. It is the best place they chose to have the G20 meeting.”
The crucial G20 summit in the Valley commenced on Monday.