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Man Plays Shakira’s Waka Waka On Veena, Video Goes Viral With Over 2 Million Views

"Wow it is better then original one...so soothing bharatiya classical are the best," commented one user.

A video of a man playing the hit song "Waka Waka" on a veena has amazed online users. The man flawlessly plays recreates the song originally sung by Shakira. Since being shared on social media, the video has gone viral and amassed a huge number of views and likes.

Shared on Instagram by musician Mahesh Prasad, the  caption of the video reads, "Waka Waka on Veena. Iconic Football WC anthem of 2010. Sounds crazy, right?".

The clip opens to show Prasad sitting crossed leg with veena in his lap. Soon he begins to play the song Waka Waka, iconic anthem of the 2010 Football World Cup, on the instrument, which is bound to mesmerise you.

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Since being shared, the video has amassed over 2.6 lakh views, more than 3 lakh likes and tons of comments.

 
 
 
 
 
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"Indian classical can do everything and just everything with excellence, commented one user on seeing the mesmerising performance of Prasad.

"Finally one of my fvt songs from one of favourite artists," wrote another Instagram user.

While a third praised Prasad and wrote, "If human can do like this Then how goddess Saraswati do."

"This bro is really a magical instrumental personality! Really loved this version of "Waka Waka"! Great job… Keep it up bro!," wrote a fourth.

"Wow it is better then original one...so soothing bharatiya classical are the best," commented another user.

While another user wrote,"Wowow listening in offce n wat a peaceful n beautiful it is jusst awesome..."

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