Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Malaysian PM Sings Kishore Kumar Classic During BRICS Visit
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited New Delhi for the BRICS Summit.
During the visit, he sang a famous Hindi movie song by Kishore Kumar.
The song was “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” from the 1965 film “Teen Deviyan.”
A pianist played while Anwar sang.
He posted a video of the performance online.
Many people enjoyed the video and praised him.
Some reports said he also sang a song from “Sangam.”
News reports disagree about whether the performance happened at his hotel or at a BRICS dinner.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang Kishore Kumar’s “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” during his New Delhi visit for the 18th BRICS Summit.
Anwar performed alongside a pianist, and the song came from the 1965 film “Teen Deviyan.”
The song was composed by S. D. Burman and written by Majrooh Sultanpuri.
Anwar shared the performance on X on September 12, 2026, with a Malay caption asking permission to sing; the video drew widespread praise and, according to one report, more than a million views.
Reports differed on whether the performance occurred at Anwar’s Delhi hotel, an informal summit gathering, or a gala dinner at Bharat Mandapam; some reports also said he sang “Dost Dost Na Raha” from “Sangam.”
- Who
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim performed with a pianist; some reports said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the gala dinner.
- What
- Anwar sang “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat,” with some reports also attributing “Dost Dost Na Raha” to the evening.
- When
- The video was posted on September 12, 2026, during the 18th BRICS Summit, held September 12–13.
- Where
- New Delhi, India; reports variously identified Anwar’s Delhi hotel, an informal summit gathering, or Bharat Mandapam.
- Why
- The performance reflected Anwar’s appreciation for Indian music and created a cultural moment alongside diplomatic discussions.
Delhi Hotel Account
BRICS Gala Account
Performance location
Delhi Hotel Account
Several reports said the video was recorded at Anwar’s Delhi hotel or during an informal engagement, with a summit staff member reportedly visible nearby.
BRICS Gala Account
Other reports said Anwar performed at a gala dinner at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, reportedly hosted by Narendra Modi.
Second song
Delhi Hotel Account
The shared video and most reports focused on “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat.”
BRICS Gala Account
Some reports said Anwar also performed “Dost Dost Na Raha, Pyar Pyar Na Raha” from “Sangam,” possibly earlier in the evening or at the gala.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Performer
- Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia
- Main song
- “Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat”
- Film
- “Teen Deviyan” (1965)
- Song credits
- Composed by S. D. Burman; lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri
- Social-media post
- Shared by Anwar Ibrahim on X on September 12, 2026
- Additional reported song
- “Dost Dost Na Raha, Pyar Pyar Na Raha” from “Sangam” (1964)
- Reported reach
- The video received widespread online attention; one report said it surpassed one million views
Sources
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