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Head of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Raj thackeray took to Twitter to pay a heartfelt tribute to the James Bond star Sean Connery who passed away on Saturday at the age of 90.
Thackeray revealed why Sean Connery is his favorite James Bond. He also mentioned that Connery’s legacy has paved the way for successful actors and his stellar performances have left a profound cultural impact.
#Sean Connery #SeanConneryRIP # 007for always # jamesbond007 pic.twitter.com/MfZYzS5nUw
– Raj Thackeray (@RajThackeray)
November 1, 2020
In his tribute, Raj Thackeray said: “Think of the Godfather and the face that appears in front of us is that of Marlon Brando. In the same way, the name James Bond invokes the Person of Sean Connery.”
“During the cold war era, Ian Fleming created James Bond in his books, and naturally readers accepted him. But taking this character out of the world of books and introducing him to the world on the big screen was a daunting task. Task and Sean Connery personified this character in all his glory and so James Bond is etched in our hearts, “he also said.
Read: James Bond actor Daniel Craig pays tribute to original 007 Sean Connery
Speaking about the cultural and geopolitical impacts of the Bond films, he said: “The British have always prided themselves on their legacy that the sun never sets on the British Empire. However, WWII diminished this greatness. In this In the context, Ian Fleming gave a boost to the image that was crumbling in the political arena and Sean Connery with his immaculate portrayal of James Bond further strengthened it. “
He added: “It is very rare to see a nation emerge as a well-founded base of soft power and keep this influence intact for years. It would not be wrong to claim that this same power base grew out of the confluence of this talent duos and the image that it was created from the cultural impact of James Bond. “
“James Bond became a reality for us and that is the greatness of Sean Connery. He stands out as my favorite Bond and I offer my heartfelt tribute,” added Raj Thackeray.
According to India todayRaj Thackeray has seen Sean Connery’s Bond movies countless times and has a special autograph framed with a photo of the legendary actor in his meeting room at Shivaji Park.
Raj Thackeray’s Great Dane dogs are also named James, Bond, and Sean.
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