Internet Calls Elderly Man's Sarangi Performance A Blessing To Ears

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11-05-2025

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Last Updated: May 11, 2025, 10:00 IST
The clip was shared by sarangi maestro Kewal Singh Nirdosh. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Only a few are gifted with the ability to create magic through their musical talents, and the internet is full of videos showcasing such artists. One such musician recently captured the attention of social media users. An elderly man, seen playing Hai Ni Mera Balam on a sarangi, has gone viral. The heartwarming clip, shared by sarangi maestro Kewal Singh Nirdosh on Instagram, quickly won the hearts of the users.
In the video, sarangi maestro showcases his skills, playing the timeless Punjabi melody on his traditional bowed string instrument, winning hearts with his sense of music, garnering attention with artistic expression.
Social media users flooded the post with comments filled with warmth and gratitude. One user, seemingly impressed, mentioned, 'Dadaji is healing me with his talent." Another expressed, 'I could imagine a whole film listening to this beautiful tune."
For one of the users, it was the best way to use the photo-sharing application, as he remarked, 'Finally, Instagram is being used for the right purpose."
An individual explained that the music maestro helped him sleep when he would struggle. He wrote, 'Nana ji, you helped me finally go to sleep. I always struggle to fall asleep, but I did so peacefully after listening to you."
Another user thanked the elderly man for a musical treat, saying, 'Thank you for sharing your art with us, Dadaji. You make the world a better place."
Earlier, another viral video featured an American man attempting to play an unusual musical instrument, which quickly won the hearts of viewers. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed that the instrument he was playing was the gogona, a traditional folk instrument from Assam. Known as Lahori Gogona, this vibrating bamboo reed is made from bamboo stalks and is an integral part of Assamese music.
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In the video, the man first brings the instrument close to the camera, allowing viewers a good look. Then, he places it between his lips and continuously touches the tip or end of the instrument with his thumb, while blowing through it, producing lively sounds of the gogona.
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