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Jesus and Mary College Students’ Saiyaara Singalong Goes Viral

An Instagram clip linking the performance to lead actress Aneet Padda’s alma mater has helped turn a campus singalong into a wider streaming sensation.

Overview

  • Instagram user Sirat’s Aug. 11 post captured Jesus and Mary College students delivering a spirited courtyard performance of Saiyaara.
  • Viewers quickly connected the singalong to lead actress Aneet Padda’s alumni status, describing the moment as a source of local pride and nostalgia.
  • The viral clip has been reshared across social media, extending the film’s visibility beyond theatrical audiences.
  • Since its July 18 release, Saiyaara’s title track has climbed Spotify’s Global Viral chart and spurred AI-generated remixes in homage to Kishore Kumar.
  • This latest campus moment underscores a pattern of organic user-generated content fueling the film’s sustained digital momentum.