{
  "id": 13073275,
  "title": "Indian police officer sings Pakistani song ‘Chalre Chalre Waal’ in viral video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/indian-police-officer-sings-pakistani-song-chalre-chalre-waal-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:35:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/indian-police-officer-sings-pakistani-song-chalre-chalre-waal-in-viral-video-1.500704321"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video of an Indian police officer singing a popular Pakistani folk song has taken the internet by storm. Nishant Mishra, a sub-inspector with Uttar Pradesh Police, serenaded Chalre Chalre Waal while playing the guitar. The performance, with Mishra's eyes closed, has garnered over one million views on Instagram. The song, sung in Saraiki, a language spoken in parts of Pakistan, is currently enjoying a surge in popularity on social media. Pakistani singer Shanzy Sibal's acoustic version of the same tune has also gained widespread attention, reportedly surpassing 50 million views on Instagram. This rising fame for the song has introduced more people to Saraiki folk music. Mishra's rendition contributes to the online trend, showcasing how music and social media can unite diverse audiences. The video exemplifies the ability of music to transcend geographical boundaries and reach listeners who might not have encountered it otherwise.",
  "summary": "Dubai: An Indian police officer has caught the internet’s attention after singing a popular Pakistani folk song while playing the guitar in a video that has gone viral on social media. Nishant Mishra, a sub-inspector with Uttar Pradesh Police, performs Chalre Chalre Waal with his eyes closed, accompanying himself on the guitar. His rendition has drawn praise online, according to Indian media…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}