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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim sings Kishore Kumar classic at Delhi BRICS gala

Malaysia’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim performed Kishore Kumar’s ‘Khwab Ho Tum’ at a BRICS gala in Delhi, adding a Bollywood flair to his India visit.

Malaysia’s prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, took the stage at a BRICS summit gala in Delhi during his official visit to India.

He sang the classic Kishore Kumar number ‘Khwab Ho Tum’, injecting a Bollywood touch into the diplomatic gathering.

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Why This Matters

Anwar Ibrahim’s impromptu rendition of a beloved Hindi song at a BRICS gala signals a use of cultural diplomacy to deepen Malaysia‑India ties. By embracing Bollywood, the Malaysian leader aimed to resonate with Indian audiences and project a friendly image within the broader BRICS framework, potentially fostering goodwill that can translate into smoother bilateral cooperation on trade, tourism and regional security.

Reporting based on verified dispatches from News 24. View primary release ↗
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