Video: Malaysian PM showcases love for Bollywood with Kishore Kumar song
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim added a Bollywood touch to his India visit, breaking into Kishore Kumar's iconic song Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat from the 1965 film Teen Deviyan.
Anwar, who is in India for the BRICS Summit, was seen singing the classic Hindi song at the Delhi hotel, composed by S D Burman and penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
The musical moment offered a glimpse into the Malaysian prime minister's long-standing admiration for Hindi cinema and its music, an interest that has also found its way into his diplomatic engagements with India.Guru mintak izin nyanyi kejap ok! pic.twitter.com/NzazFHV509— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) September 12, 2026
Anwar has previously showcased his fondness for Bollywood during interactions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During Modi's visit to Malaysia, Anwar shared an official video montage of the visit set to Bole Chudiyan, the popular song from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Sekitar hari pertama kunjungan PM @narendramodi semalam, bermula dengan sambutan di Kompleks Bunga Raya, sebelum kami langsung ke Seri Kembangan untuk bertemu komuniti India.Semoga persahabatan Malaysia dan India, yang berakar pada hubungan budaya, sejarah dan ekonomi yang pic.twitter.com/Lin20sEFaD— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) February 8, 2026
During his India visit, Anwar also praised the country for its civilisation, culture and history.
He said he hoped that outstanding issues between India and Pakistan would be resolved.
Anwar's current visit is his first to India since becoming Malaysia's prime minister in 2022. During the visit, India and Malaysia elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and signed several agreements, including in digital technology and tourism.
The relationship between India and Malaysia had faced strains in 2019 after then Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad criticised India's decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Anwar's visit marked a renewed effort to strengthen ties between the two countries, with the bilateral relationship receiving fresh momentum through the elevation to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and agreements in key areas.- EndsPublished By: Sonali VermaPublished On: Sep 12, 2026 23:08 IST
