New Delhi: Veteran Rock legend and The Rolling Stones’ frontman Mick Jagger showed gratitude to India by penning down a thank you note in Hindi on Twitter (Now X).
In his note, Mick wrote “Thanks and Hello India, I felt joyed coming here, away from hectic daily chores” With Love to you are.”
Thanks India
Got away from it all here!धन्यवाद और नमस्ते भारत। रोज़ के कामों से दूर; इधर आकर मुझे बड़ी ख़ुशी हुई। । आप सबको बहुत प्यार के साथ, मिक। pic.twitter.com/GckJky0RFL
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) November 17, 2023
His tweet went viral in just a matter of a few hours and has garnered over 14 lakh views so far.
Later, Prime Minister Modi also reacted to Jagger’s thank you note for India with a tweet that read, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want’, but India is a land brimming with seekers, offering solace and ‘Satisfaction’ to all. Delighted to know you found joy among the people and culture here. Do keep coming.”
Check Out PM Modi’s tweet here:
‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’, but India is a land brimming with seekers, offering solace and ‘Satisfaction’ to all.
Delighted to know you found joy among the people and culture here.
Do keep coming… https://t.co/UXKH529mu5
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2023
Mick Jagger’s memorable tour of India
During his days in India, the veteran singer spent time in the city of Joy Kolkata, the same place he toured almost a decade ago.
He also treated his fans by sharing a number of his pictures from India’s trip on his Instagram account in which he was seen making lifetime memories on the bustling streets of the metropolitan city.
Happy Diwali and Kali Pujo
शुभ दीपावली और जय काली मा pic.twitter.com/BmhazRQMcU— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) November 12, 2023
In one of the shared pictures, the singer is seen posing in one of the streets of Kolkata dressed in a unique printed shirt, cap, and pants.
In another one, the rock and roll fame was seen standing alongside mythical bhoot artworks. A third picture featured Jagger posing with an idol of Goddess Kali.
Besides the iconic pictures, the singer also dropped a number of video clips showcasing an artisan working on an idol of Jagaddhari Mata with utmost dedication.
Internet reacts
Mick’s posts received overwhelming love and support from various Indian fans and artists from the entertainment industry. Taking to the comment section, Fukrey 3’s actress Richa Chadha wrote, “Welcome to India”
Another interested user commented “Welcome to India during our biggest festival Mick. Happy Diwali to you too”
Check out more reactions here:
Wonderful pictures Mick!
“I hear a melody ringing in my brain
Just keep the memories”— mainak (@mainak) November 12, 2023
Would have better if you could use Bengali language
— Debajyoti Biswas (@DebajyotiBis) November 13, 2023
Happy Kali Puja Mick
— Bhadralok Bong (@silcharweeb) November 13, 2023
Thanks Mick Da for visiting Kolkata and gracing us. Now play in Someplace Else.
— Tathagata Chatterjee (@TathagataChatt2) November 12, 2023
About Mike Jagger
Hackney Diamonds out October 20! Listen to the first single ANGRY now, hope you like it! https://t.co/LE3N9b4Rv9 pic.twitter.com/oh5Vxvw1Jl
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) September 6, 2023
Mike Jagger is a renowned British singer-songwriter who is well known for being one of the founding fathers of the iconic rock music band The Rolling Stones.
He is celebrated for giving the music industry a number of timeless super hit tracks like Can’t You Hear Me Knocking, Sweet Sound of Heaven, Sympathy for the Devil, Gimme Shelter, and many more.
Due to his priceless contributions to the rock music industry, he was also honored with knighthood in 2002.
