
A Royal Bollywood Moment
In a delightful twist, an Indian bagpipe band gave King Charles III and Queen Camilla a truly unexpected welcome at the Commonwealth Day ceremony in Westminster Abbey.
As the royals arrived, the band struck up the energetic Bollywood hit Dhoom Machale from the 2004 film Dhoom. The moment was so surreal that many thought it was edited—until the BBC confirmed it was real!

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The Band Behind the Magic
Founded in the 1950s, the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band is no stranger to royal events. With branches in the UK, India, the US, and Kenya, they’ve mastered the art of blending Scottish bagpipes with Hindi musical flair. Their performance wasn’t just a one-off—it was a celebration of cultural fusion at its finest.
Social Media Goes Wild
The video, shared by the band on Instagram, quickly went viral. Social media users erupted in amazement, with many joking, “Did King Charles just tap his foot to the beat?
The band’s unique style has earned them a loyal following, and this performance only added to their legendary reputation.
A Performance to Remember
For skeptics who doubted the clip, the BBC’s coverage put all doubts to rest. The historic Westminster Abbey echoed with an unexpected Bollywood anthem as the royals arrived—a surprise no one anticipated.
It was a moment of joy, unity, and a little bit of fun, proving that music truly brings people together.
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