Michael Douglas’ visit to Thanjavur temple wins hearts, gets nod from PM Modi

| Updated: 09 December, 2023 5:28 pm IST

NEW DELHI: Hollywood icons Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and their son, Dylan, recently made a trip to the renowned Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The post got a thumbs up from PM Modi who reshared their picture saying, “Thanjavur is beautiful indeed!”

Social media buzzed with pictures from their temple visit, shared by the veteran actor on his Instagram with a caption expressing their joy exploring India. He wrote, “Sightseeing 🇮🇳 with the best @catherinezetajones @dylan__douglas #India.”

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Their post was reshared by Prime Minister Modi, on his Instagram stories, who agreed that Thanjavur is beautiful and worth visiting. “Thanjavur is beautiful indeed! And, there is a lot more to see in India which will leave the tourists from across the world spellbound,” he penned.

The pictures showcased the trio adorned with floral garlands, embracing local customs by applying tilak on their foreheads. Reports indicated their day was spent captivated by the ancient magnificence of the temple.

As the images circulated, Indians showered praises, commending their choice to explore lesser-visited Indian treasures. One user appreciated their visit to the architectural marvel, highlighting the temple’s construction without modern materials like cement or concrete.

Michael Douglas, honoured with the esteemed Satyajit Ray Lifetime Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, received a heartfelt ovation. With a career spanning over five decades, Douglas has enamoured audiences with iconic performances in films like ‘Fatal Attraction’, ‘Basic Instinct’, ‘Wall Street’, ‘Disclosure’, and ‘The American President’, marking an illustrious journey from television to film stardom.

“Thank you @iffigoa for an incredible week! I am honoured to receive the Satyajit Ray lifetime achievement award and thrilled to be back in 🇮🇳! #IFFIGoa,” he posted on Instagram with a picture of him with his wife at the event.