New Delhi: After an Indonesian delegation sang popular Bollywood song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai at the banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu and its clip went viral, Bollywood actor Kajol took to social media to share how this was a true honour.
The actor who was cast in the 1998 film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai directed by Karan Johar opposite Shah Rukh Khan wrote on X, “Bollywood’s power to unite shines again! The Indonesian delegation singing Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is such a heartwarming tribute. Truly honored!”
Bollywood’s power to unite shines again! The Indonesian delegation singing Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is such a heartwarming tribute. Truly honored! ❤️🌏 #KuchKuchHotaHai #IndiaIndonesia https://t.co/Bg0WfProvn
— Kajol (@itsKajolD) January 26, 2025
On Saturday, an Indonesian delegation—comprising senior Indonesian ministers— serenaded their hosts with the popular Bollywood song. The song was originally sung by Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik.
#WATCH | Delhi: A delegation from Indonesia sang Bollywood song 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' at the banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in honour of Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The delegation included senior Indonesian ministers.
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— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2025
The event was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi to honour Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who was on his first state visit to India. Subianto was also the Chief Guest for India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations.
The ministers who sang were dressed in sharp suits and traditional Indonesian headgear, the Songkok.
President Subianto held crucial discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday on enhancing political, defence, and security ties between the two nations.