Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently joined Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath for a podcast on Friday (January 10). Snippets from the podcast have been making rounds on social media, capturing some lighter moments. One particular clip, where PM Modi addressed the viral “Melodi memes” involving him and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has caught everyone’s attention.
PM Narendra Modi’s first-ever podcast with Nikhil Kamath featured talk about the viral Melodi meme, here’s how he reacted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised everyone by participating in a podcast with Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath, marking his first-ever appearance in this format. The podcast, which was highly anticipated, offered a unique blend of serious discussions and light-hearted moments, captivating listeners across the country.
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With PM Modi known for his traditional forms of communication, this modern approach left many intrigued and excited about what insights he would share. No one anticipated that a talk pertaining to the viral Melodi meme would take place.
Thus, of course, among the most talked-about moments, from the two-hour-long conversation, it was PM Modi’s response to the viral “Melodi memes” involving him and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Kamath, while introducing the topic, joked about his love for pizza and its Italian roots, before asking the PM for his thoughts on the memes.
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“Mere favorite food agar aap puche toh wo pizza hai. Aur Pizza Italy se hai Aur log kehte hai ki aapko Italy ke baare mein bohot kuch pata hai. (My favourite food is pizza. And pizza is from Italy. And people say you know a lot about Italy.)”
Kamath then asked the PM,
“Aap iske baare mein kuch kehna chahenge? (Would you like to say something about that?)”
With a smile, Modi brushed it off, saying,
“Wo toh chalta rahta hai” (That just keeps going on).”
He then also added that he doesn’t “waste time” on memes.
What is the Melodi meme all about?
The “Melodi” meme, a playful blend of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s, gained viral popularity after Meloni shared a selfie with Modi from the G7 summit in June 2023 on the social media platform X.
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While sharing the selfie, Meloni captioned it as,
“Hello from the Melodi team.”
This sparked a flurry of internet activity.
Furthermore, PM Modi responded to it saying,
“Long live India-Italy friendship!”
This exchange quickly became the foundation for a series of lighthearted and humorous memes, with users playfully “shipping” the two leaders together. The memes gained significant traction, becoming a viral sensation as the internet had fun imagining a fictional relationship between the two prominent political figures.
Have a look at the Tweet shared by the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
Hi friends, from #Melodi pic.twitter.com/OslCnWlB86
— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) June 15, 2024
In the podcast, PM Modi further shared that he is not a foodie
In a lighthearted moment during his podcast with Nikhil Kamath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi further revealed that he is not a foodie and doesn’t particularly indulge in choosing food. He shared that no matter which country he visits, he eats whatever is served with enthusiasm, stating,
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“Main Khaane ka shaukeen nahi hu. Jo bhi parosa jaata hai, main bade chaav se khaata hu” (I’m not a foodie, whatever is served in any country I eat happily).”
Modi admitted that if taken to a restaurant and handed a menu, he would struggle to pick a dish, as he hasn’t developed a taste for food selection. He humorously recalled how, in the past, he would rely on BJP senior leader Arun Jaitley to order for him, ensuring the food was vegetarian. The Prime Minister’s candid and humorous reflections on his food choices provided a fun and relatable moment for listeners.
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