Honourable French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent India visit featured several diplomatic highlights, but it was his interaction with cinema icon Anil Kapoor that truly grabbed attention. During a rapid-fire chat with Brut India, the French President was asked about his favourite Bollywood actor. With a smile, Emmanuel Macron replied, “I mean, yesterday I mentioned Jai Ho, so I would say Anil Kapoor.” In that moment, politics briefly gave way to pop culture – and the internet found its headline.

When Anil Kapoor met French President

Set against the iconic backdrop of the Gateway of India, the French President engaged with prominent voices from India’s arts and entertainment fraternity. At the forefront of this cultural exchange stood Anil Kapoor, representing the global resonance of Indian cinema with effortless gravitas. Sharing a photograph from the meeting, Anil Kapoor wrote, “Spent an inspiring afternoon with President Emmanuel Macron and his gracious better half, Brigitte, exchanging thoughts on cinema, culture, and the powerful bridge between India and France.” The image was more than ceremonial; it reflected Anil Kapoor’s enduring international relevance and the stature Indian cinema commands on the world stage.

Spent an inspiring afternoon with President Emmanuel Macron and his gracious better half, Brigitte exchanging thoughts on cinema, culture, and the powerful bridge between India and France.

Here’s to India 🇮🇳 x France 🇫🇷
And to many more stories waiting to be told.… pic.twitter.com/UkNzhcKxKG

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 17, 2026

As one of Indian cinema’s most recognisable global forces, Anil Kapoor’s professional slate remains equally strong. He will next be seen in Subedaar, directed by Suresh Triveni, releasing on March 5 on Amazon Prime Video, followed by Family Business, part of Netflix’s upcoming slate — proving that while world leaders may name him a favourite, audiences worldwide are eagerly awaiting his next act.

Macron`s Dhurandhar exit

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron recently wrapped up their diplomatic tour of India, and he dropped a Bollywood style goodby video recalling his visit to the country. In the video, Emmanuel Macron recapped his memorable moments in the country with the beats of Ranveer Singh’s viral Dhurandhar track as the background score.

On Friday, Emmanuel Macron took to X and shared the tribute video in which he looked back at the special moments spent in the country from his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a breezy jog on Mumbai’s streets to indulging in Indian cuisine.

He shared the video with the caption, “Thank you India!”

Thank you India! 🇮🇳🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/vDJ9IH2hZy

— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) February 19, 2026