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NDTV
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Indian Tourists Break Into Impromptu Song At Eiffel Tower, Internet Reacts
A group of Indian travellers delighted the internet with an impromptu musical performance near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. In a viral Instagram video, they're seen singing and grooving to the classic Bollywood song 'Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein' from the 1951 film Chori Chori. This iconic duet was originally sung by legendary singers Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey. The group's energetic performance added a vibrant Indian touch to the iconic Parisian landmark. The video shows the group singing in harmony, with curious onlookers pausing to enjoy the moment. Some even clapped along and nodded to the rhythm, creating a magical atmosphere that blended Indian soul and Parisian charm. The moment, captured on camera and shared on Instagram, showcased their perfect unison and the universal power of music. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pankaj Gupta (@pankajmp04) The video sparked a mixed reaction. While some praised the group's performance for its cross-cultural appeal, others criticised it. One user wrote, "When people sang, English songs after the concert in local trains, people appreciated them, why not this?" Another stated, "Wherever fellow Indians go, they spread Happiness and Laughter and Music is a beautiful connect worldwide." A third said, "Why? Maybe few people enjoyed it, but look at others' faces. I am living in North America, 100% sure 10 people out of 100 like us singing in a closed space like a elevator or somethin,g and the rest 90 will look you surprisingly because we are intruding into our personal space too. Please try to figure out what civic sense is." A fourth added, "Many of them look startled… People like these should be banned from travelling… just because they feel good doing this in a large number, they think everyone does. It's not like that you insensitive narcissistic people." A fifth said, "When will we understand and learn to respect others' privacy? Annoying and embarrassing."
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey's 'Aaja Sanam' echoes through Paris. Desis and foreigners turn Eiffel Tower into Bollywood stage
In Paris, Indian tourists sang a Bollywood song near the Eiffel Tower. The song was 'Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein' from the movie Chori Chori. Locals and tourists stopped to listen. Many people enjoyed the music. They clapped and nodded along. The performance created a magical moment. It blended Indian culture with the Parisian atmosphere. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a world where viral trends often lean on flash mobs or flashy stunts, sometimes, it's a quiet, heartfelt melody that steals the spotlight. That's exactly what happened in Paris recently when a group of Indian tourists broke into an impromptu musical performance that stopped people in their tracks, not with theatrics, but with nostalgia. The song? A soul-stirring Hindi classic from the golden age of Bollywood.A now-viral video on Instagram captures the group standing near the Eiffel Tower and singing " Aaja Sanam Madhur Chandni Mein," a beloved romantic track from the 1951 film Chori Chori, originally sung by legends Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey . Their spontaneous performance turned the iconic Parisian backdrop into an unexpected stage for Indian made the moment truly magical was the reaction of those around them. Tourists and locals alike, many of them unfamiliar with the language, paused, smiled, and even clapped along. Some gently nodded to the rhythm, visibly moved by the sincerity of the performance and the emotional pull of the music. The video was shot inside the elevator of the Eiffel tower. While the foreign tourists did not know the lyrics, they can definitely be seen joining along and vibing with the Bollywood was a brief moment, but one that perfectly blended two worlds: the dreamy romance of Bollywood and the timeless charm of a young girl from Assam was cycling down the roads and singing Kishore Kumar's timeless classic, My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves from the movie Amar Akbar Anthony. The video quickly garnered views on social media and went viral.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Kolkata chronicles: A day in the cultural capital
Welcome to Kolkata—widely referred to as the 'Cultural Capital of India,' where old trams rattle through colonial streets, scents of freshly fried telebhaja mix with incense wafting from roadside shrines, and the Hooghly River sparkles like an eternal eyewitness to the city's multiple layers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This city offers you chaos and charm at the same time through its colonial alleys and pastel-shuttered windows. Here, art isn't confined to galleries, but transcends onto walls, conversations, and even across steaming plates of biryani. Spend a day in the cultural capital, and you'll get to meet poets in paan shops, philosophers in fish markets, and stories in the folds of handloom sarees. Kolkata isn't a place, it's more of a mood. Here's how to spend a day here. Where to begin? Kumartuli : Start with Kumartuli, which is a potters' area settled away in North Kolkata, to experience the soul of the city. Artists here carve out magnificent straw and clay idols of gods and goddesses, especially during Durga Puja time, when the whole city turns into an open-air gallery. Seeing these craftsmen bringing these idols to life is a sight to behold for sure. College Street : A short drive away is College Street, more popularly called 'Boi Para' or Book Lane. The literary heaven has hundreds of improvised bookstalls and second-hand goodies piled up to the heavens. Amid these is situated the fabled Indian Coffee House, which used to be the favorite haunt of well-known people like , Amartya Sen, and Manna Dey. Sip a steaming cup of their iconic coffee while waiters in colonial attire move between the discussion of politics, poetry, and cricket. Victoria Memorial: From there, it is possible to walk to Victoria Memorial, a beautiful white marble building recalling British imperial majesty. The gardens surrounding it provide a serene oasis in the heart of the city. Maidan: Often referred to as Kolkata's lungs, it lies nearby, sprawling over acres, where you might get to watch a game of cricket, ride on horse-drawn carriages, or just recline under a centuries-old tree as hawkers sell jhal muri (spicy puffed rice). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now What to do next? Park Street: By midday, hunger will lead you to Park Street, the former hub of colonial nightlife and still full of cafés and restaurants that mix old-world charm with modern menus. Have a traditional Bengali lunch of shorshe ilish (hilsa in mustard curry) and mishti doi (sweet yogurt) at a local restaurant, or try colonial-style places like Chelo Kebab. Dakshineswar Temple : No trip to Kolkata is complete without a visit to its temples and holy places. The Dakshineswar Kali Temple, along the Hooghly River, is as much a pilgrimage center as it is an exercise in architectural elegance and peace. Go for the boat ride across to Belur Math, headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, where river, spirituality, and philosophy converge. : As the day starts to slow down, walk towards Prinsep Ghat, a dreamy riverside promenade. Whether you stroll along its Greek and Gothic pillars or take a sunset cruise, the golden light in Kolkata bathes everything in a warm, nostalgic light. The sounds of street performers, food stalls, and laughter pervade the air, and it is the ideal place to sit and ponder the day. Howrah Bridge : At night, the city changes once more. The Howrah Bridge, bedazzled with light, dominates the city like a steel sentinel. New Market's shopping streets, with shoppers and hagglers, throb with life. Kolkata's nightlife, subdued though it has its beat—jazz performances in old bungalows, experimental theater in basements, and chai in the dead of night at road stalls. Image credits: Canva
