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Tourists Sing 1951 Bollywood Classic at Eiffel Tower in Viral Video

A clip documenting the impromptu performance of 'Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein' captured global attention by spotlighting the song’s cross-cultural resonance

The video was shared on Instagram.
Indian tourists sing Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein at Eiffel Tower in viral video

Overview

  • The Instagram video, posted by Pankaj Gupta on May 31, 2025, went viral within hours of its upload
  • The group performed 'Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein,' a romantic track from the 1951 film Chori Chori originally sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey
  • Filmed near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the spontaneous session drew curious onlookers who nodded, clapped and joined in the melody
  • Viewers flooded the Instagram post with heart and clapping emojis, praising the performance as a testament to music’s power to unite
  • Observers highlighted that the unplanned nature of the performance underscored its authenticity and universal appeal