Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the microblogging site Twitter to share a video of a young Punjabi singer singing 'Kesariya' from the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer Brahmastra in five different languages. The video was also shared by industrialist Anand Mahindra.
The Mumbai based singer Identified as Snehdeep Singh Kalsi performed the song in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu. It was not only the heart-melting voice that impressed the internet but also the accent of each language that Kalsi sang the song in was spot on.
Sharing the video on Friday the PM wrote, "Came across this amazing rendition by the talented @SnehdeepSK. In addition to the melody, it is a great manifestation of the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.’ Superb!"
Since being shared by the Prime Minister, the video has amassed 2.7 million views, 72.5k likes and several comments and retweets.
"You did a Great job @SnehdeepSK A Sikh guy singing a Bollywood song in South Indian languages. Amazing", wrote one user.
"Wow. Congrats, @SnehdeepSK. Our beloved PM has also begun to follow you. Keep sharing your lovely voice with us all," wrote another user.
"Modiji promoting a bollywood song sung by a sardar guy in southern languages!! This is the India I wanted to see! My PM," wrote a third.
"Wish #Twitter could allow playing of full songs. Such sweet voice modulations and outstanding rendition showing the unity in diversity of our great nation. Mera Bharat mahan," wrote a fourth.