Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang Kishore Kumar’s Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat on the Brics gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday.Ibrahim shared a video of the efficiency on his X account, displaying him singing the Kishore Kumar traditional as a pianist performed the music throughout the dinner.This isn’t the primary time Ibrahim has publicly expressed his admiration for Kishore Kumar. The Malaysian prime minister has beforehand spoken about being a fan of the legendary singer and had additionally sung the identical music throughout an interview in India in 2024.The music, from the 1965 Hindi movie Teen Devian, was sung by Kishore Kumar and composed by S D Burman, with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. It stays considered one of Kishore Kumar’s enduring romantic classics, identified for its distinctive melody and evocative lyrics.Earlier on Saturday, Ibrahim held a bilateral assembly with PM Modi on the sidelines of the 18th Brics Summit. Throughout their interplay, the Malaysian prime minister additionally highlighted PM Modi’s recognition.“See, Prime Minister Modi is so well-liked; I obtained so many messages to cross on regards to him,” Ibrahim stated.Malaysia participated within the Brics Leaders’ Summit as a Brics Accomplice Nation at PM Modi’s invitation. The Malaysian overseas ministry stated the summit is the “highest-level platform of Brics”, bringing collectively leaders to debate world governance, sustainable improvement, financial cooperation, commerce and funding, digital transformation and challenges going through growing nations.Ibrahim was scheduled to ship a nationwide assertion on “Shaping the Future for Inclusive World Progress”, with Malaysia anticipated to push for stronger cooperation amongst Brics members and accomplice nations.The gala dinner additionally featured a cultural efficiency, “Navarasa– The Universe of Shared Feelings”, and the Brics Symphony, “One Rhythm, Many Cultures”, bringing collectively musicians from member and accomplice nations.
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The dinner menu featured Indian regional dishes together with Khandvi Mille-Feuille, Khumb Galouti, Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, millet pulao, beetroot raita, Outdated Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi and Shahtoot Phirni.The dinner adopted the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026, with Brics leaders calling for reforms in world governance and stronger illustration for growing nations.