Cinema VinesActor Sudesh Berry, known for his work in Hindi cinema, made headlines after a recent interview in which he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him an “avatar of Lord Vishnu.” Berry said he would be willing to wash the Prime Minister’s feet and drink the water if given the chance, drawing a comparison to the respect he once showed his mother by washing her feet. He added that his admiration for Modi transcends party lines and that he respects him “beyond parties and beyond politics, as a human being.”
During the same interview, Berry criticized the so‑called Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), describing it as a group that pulls the country “backwards.” He dismissed the organization’s protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, calling the participants “useless” and urging them to focus on welfare activities such as building gardens for children, old‑age homes and medical care instead of staging demonstrations. Berry also made a snide remark about the party’s name, suggesting they might have chosen a “hyena party” instead.
Berry defended Modi against recent criticism, stating that “what wrong has Narendra Modi done? Let him sell tea. He has travelled around the world selling tea.” He claimed that “Ram Rajya has arrived” in India, a sentiment he said could only be experienced rather than explained. In addition, Berry praised Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying they were working for the country’s progress.
The interview, conducted on July 28 by the podcast host Akki, sparked discussion on social media, with many users debating Berry’s strong support for the Modi administration and his outspoken criticism of the CJP. Despite the controversy, Berry maintained that his respect for the Prime Minister was rooted in his personal admiration for Modi’s leadership and his vision for India’s future.
