A viral video of veteran actor-scientist Anil Kumar Rastogi at the Padma Awards ceremony sparked online speculation of an "awkward moment" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The clip showed Rastogi greeting the PM with folded hands instead of a handshake. However, the 80+ year-old awardee has firmly dismissed the trolling, clarifying it was an "oversight" due to his age and expressing immense respect for the Prime Minister.

Renowned actor and scientist Dr Anil Kumar Rastogi was on Tuesday awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to the arts and sciences. | India News

A viral video of veteran actor-scientist Anil Kumar Rastogi at the Padma Awards ceremony sparked online speculation of an "awkward moment" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The…

The actor added that he is a supporter of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and holds high regard and respect for PM Modi. | India News