**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Feb. 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, centre, meets Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left, as they lead bilateral talks to strengthen cooperation across sectors. (@anwaribrahim/X via PTI Photo)(PTI02_08_2026_000116B)
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CNBC TV1808-02-2026, 14:46

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim a 'big fan' of MGR, says PM Modi

  • PM Modi discovered Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim's admiration for Tamil cinema icon MGR during a lunch.
  • A rendition of MGR's 1975 blockbuster 'Naalai Namadhe' was performed at the lunch.
  • MGR was a celebrated actor, director, producer, and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
  • PM Modi praised the contributions of the Tamil community in Malaysia and announced a Thiruvalluvar Centre at the University of Malaya.
  • PM Modi's visit aims to boost cooperation in defence, security, semiconductors, and trade between India and Malaysia.

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