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

During his visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim captivated audiences by performing Kishore Kumar's classic song, "Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat." This impromptu rendition was shared on social media, quickly gaining popularity and drawing praise for its nostalgic appeal and Anwar's jovial spirit amidst a busy diplomatic schedule.

The performance highlighted a cultural connection between Malaysia and India, demonstrating how music can transcend traditional diplomatic engagements.

NEW DELHI, Sept 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim may have been in New Delhi for high-level diplomacy but his rendition of Kishore Kumar’s classic Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat struck a different chord, drawing positive reactions from many Indians.

The impromptu performance, which was posted on social media and has gone viral, attracted many and quickly became a talking point, with viewers appreciating his choice of song as well as his willingness to share a lighter moment during his busy schedule at the 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit here.

“Sir, you sang an immortal classic by the legendary Indian singer Kishore Kumar, and honestly, you were no less than the legend himself,” said Biswajit Roy on X via his handle @roybiswajit2010.

“When world leaders come to India and sing along to the melodies, it truly feels like the world is singing in India’s tune!” he added.

“How absolutely lovely. Such a delightful song to choose to sing and in such a spirited manner. Simply wonderful PM @anwaribrahim,” said Piyush Morade.

“You sing so brilliant....life is a song with tones of ups and downs....We loved it so so much... This was indeed the sweetest part of Brics episode 2026,” said Soumik Dutta Roy on X via his handle @dutta_soum7132.

Meanwhile, Haliza Jeffry commented ”Slay” with a fire emoji on Instagram.

For many Indians, Kishore’s evergreen melodies remain deeply familiar, making the Prime Minister’s rendition a pleasant surprise and a nostalgic reminder of the legendary singer’s enduring appeal.

The song, from the 1965 Hindi film Teen Devian , is among the singer’s well-loved classics and Anwar’s performance offered an unexpected musical bridge between Malaysia and India.

While bilateral meetings and summit discussions dominated his New Delhi visit, the rendition showed that diplomacy can sometimes go beyond the negotiating table and be a light-hearted song instead.

As at the time of writing, the one-minute, 32-second post received 650,000 views on the X platform. The post has also attracted positive reactions on other social media platforms. — Bernama

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在出席第十八届金砖国家领导人峰会期间，马来西亚总理拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣在新德里即兴演唱了基肖尔·库马尔的经典歌曲《Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat》，令在场观众为之倾倒。这段即兴演唱的视频在社交媒体上迅速走红，因其怀旧的旋律和安华在繁忙的外交日程中展现出的乐观精神而备受赞誉。

这场演出突显了马来西亚和印度之间的文化联系，表明音乐可以超越传统的外交交往。

新德里，9 月 13 日——首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣到新德里可能是为了进行高层外交，但他演唱的基肖尔·库马尔的经典歌曲《Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat》却引起了不同寻常的共鸣，赢得了许多印度人的积极反响。

这段即兴表演被发布到社交媒体上后迅速走红，吸引了众多观众，并很快成为人们热议的话题。观众们赞赏他选择的歌曲，以及他愿意在繁忙的第十八届金砖国家领导人峰会期间分享轻松时刻的意愿。

“先生，您演唱了印度传奇歌手基肖尔·库马尔的不朽经典之作，说实话，您丝毫不逊色于这位传奇人物本人，”比斯瓦吉特·罗伊通过他的账号 @roybiswajit2010 在 X 上说道。

他补充道：“当世界各国领导人来到印度，跟着印度的旋律一起歌唱时，真的会感觉全世界都在唱着印度的歌！”

“真是太棒了！选择这样一首动听的歌曲来演唱，而且演绎得如此充满活力，真是太好了。@anwaribrahim 总理，您真是太棒了！”Piyush Morade说道。

“你唱得太棒了……人生就像一首歌，有起有落……我们非常喜欢……这确实是2026年金砖国家节目中最甜蜜的部分，”Soumik Dutta Roy通过他的账号@dutta_soum7132在X上说道。

与此同时，Haliza Jeffry 在 Instagram 上评论道“太棒了”，并附上了一个火焰表情符号。

对于许多印度人来说，基肖尔的经典旋律依然耳熟能详，因此总理的演绎令人惊喜，也让人不禁怀念起这位传奇歌手经久不衰的魅力。

这首歌出自 1965 年的印地语电影《Teen Devian》，是这位歌手广受欢迎的经典歌曲之一，安瓦尔的表演为马来西亚和印度之间搭建了一座意想不到的音乐桥梁。

尽管双边会晤和峰会讨论是他此次新德里之行的主要内容，但这次演出表明，外交有时可以超越谈判桌，成为一首轻松愉快的歌曲。

截至发稿时，这条时长1分32秒的视频在X平台上的观看次数已达65万次。该视频在其他社交媒体平台上也获得了积极反响。——马来西亚国家通讯社（Bernama）

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