Hollywood Legend Michael Douglas made appreciative remarks about India during the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa
where he received the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award. While speaking about the growing strength and international reach of Indian cinema, Douglas praised developments under Prime Minister Modi and then Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur. He observed that more money had been invested in film production and financing in India in recent years and described it as a successful period for the industry. Referring to the impressive international representation at IFFI and the growing global reputation of Indian films, Douglas remarked that India was in very good hands.”
His comments attracted considerable attention because they came from one of Hollywood’s most internationally recognised personalities, whose career spans several decades. Douglas also highlighted the ability of cinema to connect people across borders, languages, religions and cultures, saying that movies can bring audiences closer together. He praised the strength of Indian filmmaking and noted its increasing recognition around the world, while also acknowledging the role streaming platforms are playing in expanding its global reach.
However, accuracy is important: viral posts sometimes broaden Douglas’s remarks into a statement that India is safe under Modi whenever the world faces crises. Reliable reports do not show him making that specific claim. His verified comments were primarily made in the context of India’s film industry, IFFI and its development under the government. Even without exaggeration, the original statement remains notable: a globally respected Hollywood veteran publicly praised the momentum of Indian cinema and said the country was in very good hands.
News Edit KV Raman