Man Vs Wild: Bear Grylls hosts Man Vs Wild with PM Narendra Modi in Uttarakhand's Corbett National Park
The episode of jungle survival programme 'Man vs Wild' featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silver screen debut with adventurer and TV host Bear Grylls. The programme, broadcast at 9 pm today on the Discovery Channel, shows Bear Grylls on an adventure with the Prime Minister in Uttarakhand's famous Jim Corbett National Park. Discovery Channel said the episode will be a "frank and freewheeling journey" which will throw light on wildlife conservation.
In a four-minute promo released by Discovery, Bear Grylls is seen teaching the Prime Minister how to make a spear to protect himself if they have a chance encounter with a tiger in the woods.
Tweeting a curtain-raiser message today, PM Modi said, "What better than the lush green jungles of India, in the midst of Mother Nature to throw light on environmental conservation and climate change... Do join at 9 PM tonight!"
"People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM @narendramodi as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation & environmental change," Bear Grylls, had tweeted last month, sharing a teaser of the episode.
Here are the highlights on the Man Vs Wild episode with Bear Grylls and PM Narendra Modi:
Man Vs Wild: "Today's episode of #ManVsWild enlightened us," tweets Assam Chief Minister
"Be it renewable energy or climate change, PM Shri @narendramodi ji has addressed several causes for #PlanetEarth over the years. Today's episode of #ManVsWild enlightened us on environmental conservation and created awareness on protecting our planet," tweeted Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Man Vs Wild: Union Minister Rajyavardhan Rathore tweets on "great lessons" learned from Man Vs Wild
Man Vs Wild: Amit Shah tweets on getting to see "a completely unexplored aspect of India"
"Today on #ManVsWild with @BearGrylls and PM @narendramodi, the world got to see a completely unexplored aspect of India. It was a proud moment to see PM Modi share our civilisational values on environment conservation, coexistence & protecting our rich wild life with the world," tweeted Home Minister Amit Shah.
Man Vs Wild: Akshay Kumar tweets on "unique show"
"Besides being a unique show high on adventure and adrenaline, it will also shed light upon pressing issues like climate change and ways to protect our planet. Looking forward to watching our Hon. PM Narendra Modi ji on Man Vs Wild with @BearGrylls tonight at 9 pm," Akshay Kumar tweeted.
Man Vs Wild: Actor Ajay Devgn tweeted on Man Vs Wild
Man Vs Wild: "Rivers, rains, mountains, tigers, elephants and amazing adventures of Incredible India," tweets BJP
Man vs Wild: Bear Grylls on if the audience will see him and PM Modi eat unpalatable food in their survival quests
In an interview to news agency ANI, Bear Grylls was asked if the audience will get to see him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi eating any unpalatable food in their survival quests as the show which goes by name Man Vs Wild is known for it.
To this Bear Grylls refuted the possibility by saying the "Prime Minister is a vegetarian".
"Prime Minister is a vegetarian, so there was going to be no eating of grubs or anything like that. But in the wild, you can survive very well off berries, roots, plants and certainly, Prime Minister spent his younger years in the wild, so he was very comfortable with that. We ended up very cold and very wet but shared some beautiful Indian tea together in the end; that was a very special moment for me," Bear Grylls said.
Man Vs Wild episode featuring Bear Grylls, PM Narendra Modi is currently airing
Man Vs Wild: Discovery Channel tweets "exclusive sneak peek" on episode starring PM Narendra Modi
"Watch this exclusive sneak peek as renowned adventurer, @BearGrylls embarks on a journey with the leader of the world's largest democracy, PM @narendramodi. Tune in to #ManVSWild with Bear Grylls and PM Modi on 12 August, 9 PM," tweeted Discovery Channel.
Man Vs Wild: When Bear Grylls taught PM Modi how to make a spear
In the latest four-minute promo video released by Discovery channel, Bear Grylls is seen teaching PM Narendra Modi how to make a spear that he can use to protect himself in case they encounter a tiger in the woods.
"You are the most important man in India and my job is to keep you alive. If a tiger comes, so this is your protection," Bear Grylls said while teaching PM Modi how to use a spear as a safeguard against potential attack from a tiger.
To this, PM Modi replies, "My upbringing does not allow me to take a life. However, I will hold on it (the spear) since you insist!"
Man Vs Wild: BJP tweets Bear Grylls interview
Man Vs Wild: Bear Grylls on his interactions with PM Narendra Modi, ex-US president Barack Obama
Bear Grylls spoke about his interactions with PM Modi and former US President Barack Obama, saying it was "really heartening to see such powerful men" standing up for protecting the environment.
Man Vs Wild: "People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM Narendra Modi," says Bear Grylls
"People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM @narendramodi as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation & environmental change," Edward Michael Grylls, better known as Bear Grylls, had tweeted last month, sharing a teaser of the episode.