Indian Actor Sudesh Berry Calls PM Narendra Modi an Avatar of Vishnu

Actor Sudesh Berry sparked a public debate after saying on the Akampani Akki podcast that he would like to wash Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s feet and drink the water, describing the leader as an “avatar of Lord Vishnu” and crediting him with bringing India closer to “Ram Rajya.” Berry also criticised the protest‑focused Cockroach Janta Party and urged citizens to focus on social service instead of demonstrations.

The remarks quickly went viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions. Some users praised Berry’s admiration for the prime minister, while others argued that equating a political leader with a deity crossed a line between respect and deification.