Suriname President Chandrika Prasad Santokhi says Bollywood can bring India and Suriname closer. In a special conversation with NDTV, he said, “Hindi language is prevalent in Suriname. Indians talk in this language at home, in temples. But there is another language also which we call ‘Sarnami Hindi’, it is more widely spoken. He said that I believe Bollywood has an important role to play in this.
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Talking about his favorite movie from Santokhi, he said, “To be very honest, I used to watch Bollywood movies everyday when I was young. I have seen the film ‘Sholay’ six-seven times. Was excited every time. He said that old songs are my favourite. Lata Mangeshkar, Mukesh, Rafi, Kishore give me the best. Other music makes your body tremble, but that music enlightens the soul.
He said, “After getting free from my work, I prefer peace and music. I like Lata’s bhajans. Bhajans predate Mimamsa. In my country, new Bollywood films and new actors are making an impact on the people of my country.
Santokhi said, “It was edited in Indore, due to which we move forward. The Government of India has set up a Regional Training Center in Suriname. You can learn Hindi language there. Cultural training, release training is happening there. I believe that the language of our people, our tradition, our religion and moving forward pan. What the society saw here can help the people of Suriname.