Watch: BRICS' B'wood twist as Malaysian PM sings
At the BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim broke into a Bollywood moment by singing the classic Kishore Kumar song "Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat" alongside a pianist. The unexpected musical interlude caught attention online, adding a distinctly Indian pop culture twist to the 18th BRICS Summit.
Anwar's surprise singing session, which he shared on social media, was not the first of its kind. During his 2024 India visit, Anwar had also performed the same song during an India Today interview and another Hindi classic at a farewell event at the Taj Mahal Hotel. His affinity for Indian cinema extends beyond Hindi film music, as evidenced by his participation in a Tamil song from the 1975 film "Naalai Namathe" at a lunch hosted by Anwar during Modi's visit to Malaysia in February 2026.
This recurring pattern of Anwar's Bollywood musical appearances in India suggests that diplomacy often gets a Bollywood soundtrack, offering a relaxed and informal glimpse into the Malaysian leader's enjoyment of Indian music and cinema.
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