Shimla, Aug 9 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and his cabinet colleagues watched a short Hindi film, titled "Chalo Jeete Hain", based on the early life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, screened at the Gaiety Theatre here this evening.

Talking to the media later, Thakur said, "This is an inspiring film which shows the innocence of childhood and young people helping each other. Narendra Modi is an inspiration for the entire world who, despite a humble background, rose to become the prime minister."

The movie directed by Mangesh Hadawale depicts an episode of Modi's early life whereby he is inspired by Swami Vivekananda, he added.

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