Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim surprised diplomats during his official visit to India for the BRICS Summit by performing a classic Bollywood song.

Anwar was seen singing the Hindi song “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” at a hotel in New Delhi, accompanied by a pianist.

The song was written by legendary lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri and sung by Kishore Kumar for the 1965 Bollywood film Teen Deviyan. It was composed by SD Burman.

Anwar posted a video of the performance on his official Facebook page with the lighthearted caption: “Guru minta izin nyanyi kejap ok!” which means, “Teacher, requesting permission to sing for a bit!”

Indian media described the performance as a glimpse into Anwar’s long-standing admiration for Hindi cinema and its music.

Anwar sang the same song during his visit to India in 2024.