Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Anwar Ibrahim Praises Modi, Sings Hindi Classic at BRICS Dinner
Malaysia’s leader Anwar Ibrahim met India’s leader Narendra Modi.
At the beginning of their meeting, Ibrahim said that Modi was very popular.
He also said that people had sent messages asking him to pass on their regards.
A video of the moment was shared online by Smriti Irani.
Later, at a BRICS Summit dinner hosted by Modi, Ibrahim sang a Hindi song.
The song was made famous by Kishore Kumar.
A pianist accompanied Ibrahim.
Videos of both moments became popular on social media.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi bilaterally on Saturday, September 12.
At the meeting’s start, Ibrahim said Modi was very popular and had received many messages for him.
BJP leader Smriti Irani shared a video of Ibrahim’s remarks on social media.
During a BRICS Summit gala dinner hosted by Modi, Ibrahim spontaneously sang Kishore Kumar’s “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat.”
The two moments went viral on social media and highlighted Ibrahim’s stated fondness for Indian culture and cinema.
- Who
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were involved; Smriti Irani shared the meeting video.
- What
- Ibrahim praised Modi’s popularity and later sang a Hindi song at a BRICS Summit gala dinner.
- When
- The bilateral meeting took place on Saturday, September 12; the dinner occurred on Day 1 of the BRICS Summit.
- Where
- The bilateral meeting’s location is not specified; the gala dinner was held at Bharat Mandapam.
- Why
- The leaders held a bilateral meeting, while Modi hosted the BRICS Summit gala dinner.
- Malaysian leader
- Anwar Ibrahim
- Indian leader
- Narendra Modi
- Meeting date
- Saturday, September 12
- Summit
- BRICS Summit
- Dinner venue
- Bharat Mandapam
- Song performed
- “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat”
- Song associated with
- Kishore Kumar