Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim charms India with Kishore Kumar song at BRICS summit

While attending high-level talks at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim surprised delegates by singing Kishore Kumar’s “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat.” The clip, posted to X, rapidly garnered around 650,000 views and generated enthusiastic comments praising his vocal effort and the song’s timeless appeal. Users such as Biswajit Roy, Piyush Morade, and Soumik Dutta Roy expressed delight, while Haliza Jeffry added a brief “Slay” on Instagram.

Observers noted that the performance offered a rare, informal glimpse of the leader amid a schedule dominated by bilateral meetings. The viral moment highlighted shared cultural heritage and underscored the softer side of diplomatic engagement between Malaysia and India. It also illustrated how social media can amplify diplomatic gestures beyond traditional channels.