After the intense discussions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu and his delegation over a sumptuous lunch where live band performed to the Bollywood songs of yesteryears. Among the songs was “Ichak Dana Bichak Dana, Dane Upar Dana” from the Raj Kapoor-Nargis starrer Shri 420. The Israeli side immediately recognised the song and picked up the lyrics with many humming the song as it played.
Indian films and music is very popular in Israel and this was evident from the excitement displayed by Netanyahu, who said he and his wife are looking forward to their visit to Bollywood on Thursday.