{
  "id": 7219966,
  "title": "How Anwar’s Kishore Kumar surprise during Brics summit turns Delhi hotel pianist into viral star (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/how-anwars-kishore-kumar-surprise-during-brics-summit-turns-delhi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T01:34:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/14/how-anwars-kishore-kumar-surprise-during-brics-summit-turns-delhi-hotel-pianist-into-viral-star-video/235085"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a remarkable twist of fate, M.Rehman, a 45-year-old pianist and western musical teacher, found himself at the center of an unexpected viral sensation during the 18th Brics Leaders Summit in New Delhi. Rehman had been informed about the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s anticipated visit to the hotel, and upon learning that the PM had a fondness for Hindi songs, he meticulously prepared himself for a potential performance. On the day of the encounter, as Rehman waited in the background, Anwar Ibrahim entered the restaurant area where the piano was placed, prompting the pianist to swiftly unlock the instrument and launch into a rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic, Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat. Anwar Ibrahim, captivated by Rehman's talent, changed course and approached him, allowing the pianist to complete his nostalgic performance before the world saw it live on video. Rehman's heartfelt tribute was hailed as a fitting tribute to Kishore Kumar's enduring legacy, bridging the cultural gap between India and Malaysia. The one-minute and 32-second video, featuring the talented pianist's well-practiced performance, has garnered over 1.4 million views on Anwar Ibrahim’s X platform, leaving many wondering how this chance encounter would culminate in such a memorable moment.",
  "summary": "NEW DELHI, Sept 14 — “I’m happy, very happy. The people are looking at me. At least they see me. My fa...",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim requested a Kishore Kumar performance from Rehman",
    "Rehman prepared and played Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat on hotel piano",
    "Video of performance garnered 1.4 million views on Anwar Ibrahim’s X"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The chance performance has turned a relatively unknown hotel pianist into a viral star, bridging a cultural gap between India and Malaysia and paying tribute to Kishore Kumar's legacy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "\"They see me, my face,\" Rehman on his viral moment with Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/they-see-me-my-face-rehman-on-his-viral-moment-with-anwar",
        "published": "2026-09-14T00:27:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Why the BRICS summit was a major diplomatic win for India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/why-the-brics-summit-was-a-major-diplomatic-win-for-india",
        "published": "2026-09-14T03:33:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Who is Sidharth Babu? The 36-year-old diplomat seen in viral pics of Modi-Xi-Putin BRICS meet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/who-is-sidharth-babu-the-36-year-old-diplomat-seen-in-viral-pics-of",
        "published": "2026-09-14T04:28:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}