Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is infusing a Bollywood vibe into his social media posts from the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. He has chosen popular Hindi film songs as background music for his updates, which feature interactions with Indian leaders and other dignitaries. This unique approach highlights his efforts to connect with the cultural aspects of the host country during the high-profile international event.
In a video showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming him to Bharat Mandapam, Ibrahim used the song ‘Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jana Sanam’ from Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol’s film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. For another picture with the prime minister, he selected the song ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ from the Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor-starrer film Dil To Pagal Hai.
During his India visit, Ibrahim also met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. For pictures from his interaction with the Opposition leaders, he used ‘Aisa Des Hai Mera’ from Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta’s Veer-Zaara, a song celebrating India’s cultural diversity. The song’s theme of joining hands and moving forward together appeared to fit the diplomatic setting. He selected ‘Chale Chalo’ from Aamir Khan’s Lagaan for a picture with Russian President Vladimir Putin, another choice centred on collective effort and moving together.
For a post featuring his meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Ibrahim chose ‘Saathi Haath Badhana’ from the 1957 film Naya Daur.
