If your love for Bollywood knows no bounds, this news will make you even happier. We already know that Indian films and songs transcend borders and are equally loved, celebrated across the globe. Be it China, Pakistan, the United States, or in this case, Saudi Arabia, the infectious beats of Bollywood’s music have got people grooving all over the world. Internet users are loving a recent heartwarming display of cultural amalgamation, shown in a video that captures some Arab men dancing to a Shah Rukh Khan chartbuster. The video has become viral now, with people from both countries showing love and appreciation in the comments.
Shared on Instagram, the video shows Arab men, singing and dancing to Ra.One’s blockbuster song Chammak Challo, sung by Akon and Hamsika Iyer in the 2011 film.
Watch the video here:
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What sets this video apart is the genuine expression of joy shown by the participants. The wedding guests not only dance to the song but also sing along loudly, showcasing their familiarity with the lyrics.
The video has already gained more than 5 lakh likes so far. Social media users have also shared their thoughts on the video. A user mentioned, “Well, Arabs do love Indian movies a lot…” Another commented, “Yo habibi, welcome to India.” “The power of Indian music,” read a comment while another simply asserted, “THIS SONG GOES SO HARDDD.”
The enduring relationship between Saudi Arabia and Indian films has been a celebrated phenomenon. Recently, actor Alia Bhatt had attended the Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she was honoured with the Honorary Entertainment Makers Award. Numerous pictures and videos of her at the event surfaced on social media platforms.
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During the event, Alia delivered an acceptance speech expressing her gratitude for being in a nation that actively fosters unity through cinema. She acknowledged the rare occurrence of talents from the West and East converging to celebrate each other under one roof. “It’s a privilege to be here in this nation, the nation that is currently doing so much to unite us all and bring us all under one roof in the name of cinema. It doesn’t happen very often where countless talents from the West and East come together under one roof and celebrate each other. So thank you for making this happen,” She said.
Before this, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan had also received an Honorary Award at the second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. The festival organisers recognised him for his exceptional contribution to the film industry, at the festival’s opening ceremony on December 1, 2022, in Jeddah.
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