Malaysian PM sings Kishore Kumar song, wins hearts online
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim gained significant social media attention after a video of him singing a classic Kishore Kumar song went viral. The performance occurred during his visit to New Delhi for the BRICS Summit.
Why it matters
The viral moment highlights the soft power of Indian cinema and cultural diplomacy in strengthening international relations between Malaysia and India.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is winning hearts on the Internet after breaking into the famous song rendered by Kishore Kumar, Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat , a video of which he shared on Saturday (September 12, 2026) night on social media platform X. The song is from the 1960s Dev Anand-starrer Teen Devian. Dressed in a crisp grey suit, he sings to a piano tune being played by an accompanist. The clip has garnered over a million views and is being shared widely.
Guru mintak izin nyanyi kejap ok! pic.twitter.com/NzazFHV509
It was not immediately known exactly when or where the video was taken.
Mr. Ibrahim attended the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, hosted by India on September 12 and 13 at the Bharat Mandapam complex in New Delhi.
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