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Mint
3 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
4 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
4 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
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Russian Girl, Studying In Bengaluru, Sings Kannada Poem With Her Indian Bestie
Last Updated: The little girls' performance not only highlighted their beautiful bond but also their love for the Kannada language. A Russian girl and her Indian friend recently went viral on social media for singing a Kannada poem together while cycling through a Bengaluru neighbourhood. Dressed in vibrant traditional Indian attire, the little girls' performance not only highlighted their beautiful bond but also their love for the Kannada language. The video, shared on Instagram, began with a heartwarming montage of photos showcasing the girls together over the past three years. In the most recent 2025 footage, the girls were seen riding their bicycles while singing 'Bannada Hakki" (Colourful Bird), a popular Kannada children's poem. The side note read, '3 years in India. Girlfriends – classmates. 3 years of friendship." See the video here: The video was further shared on Reddit with the caption, 'Even foreigners learnt Kannada, what's your excuse in spreading more love and compassion towards our language?" The post triggered a discussion around language learning, with many highlighting the importance of schools and surroundings in facilitating children's linguistic adaptation and learning. One user 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 added, '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." 'It's simple. Indians just don't respect their own language. They will learn French, Spanish etc., while sitting in India, but will proudly they don't know the local language," pointed out a user. A person wrote, '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." '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," read a comment. '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," remarked a user. view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: August 07, 2025, 16:28 IST News viral Russian Girl, Studying In Bengaluru, Sings Kannada Poem With Her Indian Bestie Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
