Roots of India: Will Smith visits Haridwar, takes part in Hindu rituals & Ganga aarti
The actor aid that travelling to India awakened a new understanding of himself.
By PTI |
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MUMBAI: Hollywood star Will Smith says his trip to India awakened a new understanding of himself and the world around him. The actor, who visited Haridwar to shoot for his Facebook Watch show "Will Smith's Bucket List", took to Instagram Saturday to share the pictures of the experience.
"My Grandmother used to say, 'God Teaches through Experience'.
"Travelling to India and experiencing the colours, people and natural beauty has awakened a new understanding of myself, my art and the truths of the world," Smith captioned the series of photographs and a video, including that of the Ganga aarti.
For a previous episode, titled "Will Smith's Bucketlist: Bollywood Dancing", Smith shot a Bollywood dance sequence, which he said, was a dream come true for him.
In his latest India tour, the actor also roamed around in an autorickshaw across the busy streets of Mumbai and got some dance lessons from actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Karan Johar.
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Smith's dance sequence will also feature in Johar's upcoming production "Student of the Year 2".
This was not the Hollywood star's first visit to the country.
In 2017, Smith had come to Mumbai for the promotion of Netflix film "Bright". He also visited New Delhi for a conclave.
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The Most Powerful Passports Of 2019: Japan Leads, Singapore Retains 2nd Spot; India At No.79
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For the second time in a row, Japan retained its top spot as the world's most powerful passport in 2019, according to the Henley Passport Index.
The country became the world's most travel-friendly passport due to the document's access to 190 countries.
In 2019, 27 countries were in the top 10 positions on the index, with 20 of those countries located in Europe, and three in Asia.
Here's a look at all the top ranking passports of this year.
For the second time in a row, Japan retained its top spot as the world's most powerful passport in 2019, according to the Henley Passport Index.
The country became the world's most travel-friendly p..
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South Korea passport (R) edged up the ranking from October's index to join Singapore at second spot, offering access to 189 jurisdictions.
South Korea has moved 10 places up the rankings since 2009, when it held 12th place with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 144.
South Korea passport (R) edged up the ranking from October's index to join Singapore at second spot, offering access to 189 jurisdictions.
South Korea has moved 10 places up the rankings since 2009,..
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Passport of France & Germany made it to the third rank with access to 188 countries across the world.
Passport of France & Germany made it to the third rank with access to 188 countries across the world.
European countries - (clockwise) Denmark, Finland, Sweden & Italy - tied at the fourth spot. The passports of these nations permits access to 187 countries.
European countries - (clockwise) Denmark, Finland, Sweden & Italy - tied at the fourth spot. The passports of these nations permits access to 187 countries.
With access to 186 countries, Luxembourg & Spain passports made it to the fifth spot.
With access to 186 countries, Luxembourg & Spain passports made it to the fifth spot.
European countries - Austria, Portugal, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland - also performed favourably with the United Kingdom & the United States of America.
The UK drops from 4th place to 6th place, while the US drops from 5th place to 6th place, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185 destinations.
European countries - Austria, Portugal, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland - also performed favourably with the United Kingdom & the United States of America.
The UK drops from 4th place to 6th place,..
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(Clockwise) Belgium, Canada, Ireland & Greece share joint 7th place, with access to 184 destinations around the globe.
(Clockwise) Belgium, Canada, Ireland & Greece share joint 7th place, with access to 184 destinations around the globe.
Czech Republic solely rules eighth spot on the powerful passport index with access to 183 destinations.
Czech Republic solely rules eighth spot on the powerful passport index with access to 183 destinations.
Malta is holding strong at the nineth position with permission to 182 countries.
Malta is holding strong at the nineth position with permission to 182 countries.
(L-R) Australia, Iceland and New Zealand mshare the 10th position with access to 181 nations.
(L-R) Australia, Iceland and New Zealand mshare the 10th position with access to 181 nations.
