In Photos | Keir Starmer bends it like Beckham on Day 1 of India visit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, for a two-day visit. This is his first state visit to the country since taking office. And on Day 1 of his trip, he participated in a football showcase event and visited the iconic Yash Raj Films studio
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai to expand bilateral trade and economic growth with India. This marks his first visit to the country since taking charge of the top office in UK. Reuters
The UK PM interacted with business leaders at the Taj Mahal Palace, where he will be occupying its most exclusive suite, the Tata Suite, also known as the Presidential Suite. Reuters
Starmer arrived at Bollywood's most famous movie studio, Yash Raj Studios, amid heavy security. He was led on a studio tour by Yash Raj Films CEO Akshaye Widhanis. Reuters
On day 1 of his visit, he took in movie with Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji and YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani at the studios. Reuters
He toured the recording studio at Yash Raj Films in Mumbai. The production house, which is one of the biggest in Bollywood, has backed some of the highest grossing movies in the country. Reuters
Later in the day, he attended a football showcase organised by the English Premier League at Cooperage Ground in south Mumbai. He was accompanied to the grounds by former English footballer Michael Owen. Reuters
Starmer interacted with the young footballers present at the ground. The event is designed to promote sports diplomacy and strengthen ties between the two nations in the field of football. Reuters