NEW DELHI: In their interaction, legendary actor Dharmendra and PM Narendra Modi had bonded over ‘paratha’, as the leader from Gujarat recalled his association with Punjab as a BJP functionary.Later, Dharmendra praised Modi, saying he radiated energy even from a distance and expressing confidence that he would take India to number one position.X handle ‘themodistory’, which shares anecdotes related to the PM, posted a video of the actor recalling his meeting with him over breakfast when he spotted a ‘paratha’ amid several Gujarati dishes. When asked if he understood the reason behind ‘paratha’ in the ‘thali’, the actor replied that he could not, but it did look ‘mouth-watering’. PM Modi said he had grown used to eating paratha in Punjab as it was a staple diet in the northern state. “So, I thought to offer ‘paratha’ to Dharmendra,” the actor born in Punjab recalled Modi saying.Praising Modi, the movie icon said the PM’s mother had instilled many values in him, including patriotism. “She taught him to love this mother (India) more.”The post said, “He saw in Narendra Modi a leader who could take India to new heights, and he expressed that belief with honesty and hope. Dharmendra carried a deep love for the nation, a gift he always credited to his mother. Today, India mourns a legend, but celebrates a life lived with humility, joy, and patriotism.”