12 Pictures That Prove The Indian Prime Minister Is Actually A "Rock Star"

Narendra Modi, who until recently was denied a U.S. visa, addressed a packed crowd at New York's Madison Square Garden.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a speech at a sold-out event on Sunday in Madison Square Garden — the iconic New York venue which usually hosts massive concerts and NBA games.

Modi, who was greeted by more than 18,000 of his enthusiastic Indian-American fans, was universally described as a "rock star" by Indian and international publications.

So here are 12 pictures of rock stars and musicians at Madison Square Garden versus Narendra Modi at Madison Square Garden.

1. Paul McCartney versus Narendra Modi

2. Roger Daltrey versus Narendra Modi

3. Mick Jagger versus Narendra Modi

Here, Modi is at the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park where he shared the stage with actor Hugh Jackman.

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5. Roger Waters versus Narendra Modi

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7. Pete Townshend versus Narendra Modi

8. Usher versus Narendra Modi

9. Adam Lambert versus Narendra Modi

Here, Modi is at the Global Citizen Festival concert in Central Park where he shared the stage with actor Hugh Jackman.

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11. Billy Joel versus Narendra Modi

12. Lady Gaga versus Narendra Modi

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