Anwar’s Kishore Kumar rendition at Brics summit strikes chord with Indians (VIDEO)

On September 13, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim graced the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi with a delightful rendition of Kishore Kumar’s timeless hit, Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat. While his diplomatic duties occupied his time, the impromptu performance garnered widespread appreciation from Indians across social media platforms.

Many lauded his choice of song and his ability to infuse a lighter note during his hectic schedule. Indian netizens compared the Prime Minister's rendition to that of the legendary singer himself, expressing delight in his spirited performance. Piyush Morade, for example, enthused, "How absolutely lovely. Such a delightful song to choose to sing and in such a spirited manner.

Simply wonderful PM @anwaribrahim." The song, hailing from the 1965 Hindi film Teen Devian, is among Kishore Kumar’s beloved classics, and Anwar’s performance served as a charming bridge between the two nations. The one minute and 32 second video garnered 650,000 views on X within hours of its posting, with positive reactions echoing across various digital platforms.