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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Internet falls in love with Russian girl singing Kannada poem with Indian friend on a bicycle ride in Bengaluru
A delightful video is winning hearts online. It features a young Russian girl and her Indian friend. They are cycling in Bengaluru. The girls are singing a Kannada children's poem. The video was posted by the Russian girl's mother on Instagram. It shows their beautiful friendship. The post highlights their cross-cultural connection. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A heartwarming video of a young Russian girl and her Indian friend cycling through a quiet street in Bengaluru while singing a popular Kannada children's poem has gone viral, and it's melting hearts across the charming moment, captured and posted on Instagram by the Russian girl's mother, has since been shared widely on social media. In the video, the two girls, classmates and close friends for over three years, are seen pedalling side by side while singing Bannada Hakki (Colourful Bird), a beloved Kannada poem that holds nostalgic value for many who grew up in Karnataka The Instagram caption read: '3 years in India. Girlfriends, classmates. 3 years of friendship ,' highlighting not just their long-lasting bond but also the joy of cross-cultural connection. Before the video begins, the post features snapshots from their shared journey since 2022, playdates, school functions, and everyday moments that reflect a friendship that's grown beyond video quickly found its way to Reddit, where it sparked both admiration and reflection. One user wrote: 'A Russian kid singing a Kannada poem based out of Bengaluru with her local friend. How good it is to watch! Even foreigners learnt Kannada, what's your excuse?'Others chimed in with stories of their own language-learning experiences, praising the ease with which children adapt and absorb new cultures.'It's easier for kids to learn a language as they're not self-conscious about pronunciation,' one person clip not only celebrated childhood joy but also opened up a broader conversation about local language learning in called for policy changes: 'The government should make local language mandatory in schools so second-generation immigrants grow up with it.'Others pointed out why many urban children may not speak the local language fluently: 'Most migrant families live in tech corridors where Kannada isn't spoken much, so kids rarely get to practise.'One user guessed that the Russian girl may be learning Kannada at school, and added: 'I've tried learning a few dozen words myself, but without someone to practise with, it's hard to retain anything.'
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Russian girl sings Kannada rhyme with Indian best friend in Bengaluru; netizens melt over bond, ask ‘what's your excuse?'
A wholesome moment from Bengaluru is winning hearts online after a video of a little Russian girl and her Indian best friend singing a beloved Kannada nursery rhyme went viral. Shared on Instagram by the Russian child's mother, the clip shows the two friends cycling down a quiet street while cheerfully singing Bannada Hakki (Colourful Bird), a song etched in the childhood memories of generations in Karnataka. The girls, classmates for over three years, have grown close since the family moved to India. The caption of the post said, '3 years in India. Girlfriends – classmates. 3 years of friendship.' The montage also includes snapshots from different moments in their friendship over the years. Viewers flooded the comments with praise, calling their bond a beautiful example of unity, innocence, and the way children naturally bridge cultural gaps. A post shared by Алсу Муртазина (@alsu_12.12) One person wrote, 'Great respect to the parents who encourage this sweet lil girl to learn a language which is not theirs,' while another warmly added, 'You're one of us now!' The video gained even more attention after being reshared on Reddit, where the caption, 'What's your excuse?' sparked conversations about language learning and cultural immersion. Someone wrote, 'Easier for kids to learn a language to speak as they are not worried about the correct way to pronounce a particular word/sentence.' Another user commented, 'Both sides need to chill out. Non-Bengalureans need to learn the language for sure, and not be demeaning to the locals. Bengalureans need to avoid making it a hostile situation.' A third person explained, 'I learned Kannada when I was 2, along with my mother tongue, and the excuse for most immigrants is very obvious, easier to learn as children in an environment where everyone around you is speaking kannada. Migrants are in tech hubs usually or other places where folks around them are also from outside. So they don't learn.'
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Russian girl singing Kannada poem with friend in Bengaluru wins internet's heart
A Russian girl and her Indian friend have gone viral on social media for singing a Kannada poem while cycling through a Bengaluru neighbourhood. Dressed in colourful traditional Indian outfits, the young girls' performance has struck a chord online — not only for their friendship, but also for their love of the Kannada language. The video, originally shared on Instagram, opens with a touching montage of photographs showing the duo over the past three years. The latest footage, from 2025, shows the girls riding their bicycles and singing 'Bannada Hakki' (Colourful Bird), a popular Kannada poem for children. A note on the clip reads: '3 years in India. Girlfriends – classmates. 3 years of friendship." The clip was later reposted on Reddit, where a user captioned it: 'Even foreigners learnt Kannada, what's your excuse in spreading more love and compassion towards our language?" The video sparked a wider conversation about language learning, with several users weighing in on how environment and schooling influence how children pick up local languages. 'It's easier for kids to learn a language to speak as they are not worried about the correct way to pronounce a particular word/sentence,' one user wrote. Another pointed out, 'Real problem is our schools. The government should make local language mandatory in schools so that 2nd generation immigrants will learn the language at least." A Redditor remarked, 'It's simple. Indians just don't respect their own language. They will learn French, Spanish etc., while sitting in India, but will proudly say they don't know the local language.' However, not everyone saw the issue in the same light. One user noted, 'It's fun and positive when she did it by herself. Not so fun when goons are shouting at you or threatening you with weapon. Understand the difference." Another comment read, 'I feel it's easy to learn during schooling, she might be having Kannada as a subject. I tried learning 40-50 words so far, but I don't have anyone to talk to. So I easily forget." A more critical response stated: 'Entitlement, arrogance, and a condescending attitude toward the language, culture, and people of the land they've settled in, despite benefiting from the leniency shown by Bengalureans, in whose city they are earning their bread and butter – This is their hidden excuse.' The viral moment has opened up a meaningful dialogue about language, belonging, and respect for regional cultures in India.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Russian girl sings Kannada poem with Indian friend in Bengaluru. Viral video leaves internet smiling
Internet reacts Two little girls. Two cultures. One beautiful friendship. A heartwarming video of a Russian girl and her Indian best friend cycling down a Bengaluru street while singing a Kannada children's poem has gone viral, and for all the right reasons. It's the kind of simple, joyful moment that melts the internet—and reminds us how naturally kids embrace language, culture, and each video, posted on Instagram by the Russian girl's mother, shows the pair singing Bannada Hakki ('Colourful Bird')—a popular Kannada poem loved by generations of schoolchildren in Karnataka—as they ride their bikes on the streets of Bengaluru. The two girls have been classmates for over three years, ever since the Russian family moved to India. '3 years in India. Girlfriends – classmates. 3 years of friendship,' the caption read, capturing the bond they've clip also features sweet snapshots of the girls over the years, showing how their friendship has blossomed across the video gained traction online, it was met with a wave of warmth and admiration. Many people praised the young Russian girl for embracing a regional language so lovingly, while others appreciated the parents for encouraging such a meaningful cultural connection. There was also a strong sense of pride from Kannadigas, who welcomed the family into the fold and celebrated the beauty of seeing their language shared with the world. For many, it was a perfect example of what real cultural exchange looks do you think about the viral video?
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Russian girl joins Indian friend to sing Kannada poem in Bengaluru. Adorable video
The internet couldn't stop smiling after watching an adorable video of a little Russian girl and her Indian friend singing a popular Kannada children's poem while cycling on a road in short clip was posted on Instagram by the Russian girl's mother and has gone viral on social the video, the two friends, who have been classmates for over three years, enjoyed their cycling session while singing Bannada Hakki (Colourful Bird), a popular Kannada poem fondly remembered by generations of schoolchildren in '3 years in India. Girlfriends – classmates. 3 years of friendship,' read the caption of the post, depicting the deep bond the girls have formed since the Russian family settled in video also features several snapshots of the two girls taken over the past three the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@alsu_12.12)Social media users celebrated the heartwarming friendship as a symbol of unity, innocence, and the effortless way children bridge cultural the comments here: So cute, isn't it?- Ends
