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Putin's Visit Highlights Bollywood's Russian Legacy
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit.
He stayed in a fancy suite at ITC Maurya and received a special gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
At a big dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu hosted a special vegetarian meal with many different dishes.
There was also a concert with music from both India and Russia.
One of the songs played was 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' from a Bollywood movie.
This song is about loving India and has been popular for a long time.
The Indian Navy Band, which is very famous, played the music.
They are known for playing at important events like the Republic Day parade.
The dinner had many delicious dishes, including soups, kebabs, and sweets like halwa and kulfi.
It was a special night to celebrate the friendship between India and Russia.
Vladimir Putin attended the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit in New Delhi, staying at ITC Maurya's Chanakya Suite.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan featuring a vegetarian menu and musical performances.
The Indian Navy Band performed a fusion of Indian and Russian music, including the Bollywood classic 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'.
The song 'Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani' is a patriotic anthem from the 2000 film of the same name, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla.
The dinner menu included dishes like Murungelai Chaaru, Gucchi Doon Chetin, and Badam Ka Halwa, showcasing Indian culinary diversity.
- Who
- Vladimir Putin, Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, diplomats from India and Russia
- What
- State banquet with musical performances and a vegetarian menu
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, India
- When
- December 6, 2025
- Why
- To celebrate the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit and honor Putin's visit
Key facts
- Event
- State banquet for Vladimir Putin
- Location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Musical Performance
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
- Film
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
- Song
- Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
- Singer
- Udit Narayan
- Music Directors
- Jatin-Lalit
- Lyricist
- Javed Akhtar
- Film Director
- Aziz Mirza
- Actors
- Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla
- Naval Band
- Indian Navy Band
- Band Founded
- 1945
- Band Location
- Mumbai (INS Angre)
- Band Musicians
- 500
- Band Units
- 15
- Summit
- 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit
- Gift
- Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita
- Menu Highlight
- Vegetarian dishes
- Dessert
- Badam Ka Halwa, Kesar-Pista Kulfi
Sources
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani Plays For Putin At Rashtrapati Bhavan Dinner In A Hat-Tip To Bollywood
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