Shah Rukh Khan fanboy Zohran Mamdan could not name these songs of the superstar. Can you?

Zohran Mamdani, NYC Mayor-elect, was quizzed on Bollywood songs during a new chat. He hid his face in embarrassment as he failed to name these songs.

Updated on: Nov 28, 2025, 15:31:14 IST

By Santanu Das

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Earlier this month, Zohran Mamdani let the world know that he is a certified Bollywood fan when he ended his victory event to the tune of Dhoom Machale. However, in a recent interview with Zeteo, the mayor-elect was put through a Bollywood quiz to gauge his level of love for Bollywood, and he surely didn't disappoint!

Zohran Mamdani was able to name one Shah Rukh Khan song. Can you guess which one?

Can Zohran guess the Bollywood song?

During the chat, Zohran was asked to recognise the Bollywood song from the music that was on for a few seconds. “It is called guess the Bollywood song,” said the host. "Fox News would never do this to me,” he said.⁠ The host replied, “Fox News don't know what Bollywood is.”⁠

The first song was Chaiyya Chaiyaa from Shah Rukh Khan's 1998 film Dil Se…, which Zohran recognised within the first few seconds. The second one was from another Shah Rukh film, Kal Ho Naa Ho, titled Its the Time to Disco. Zohran failed to name it and said, "Should have had ‘call a friend’!

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The third song, "Bole Chudiyan" from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, also made Zohran scratch his head. He could not name it. “I feel like Shah Rukh is moving in the song!” he added, eyes closed. “He has just come on top of the steps and gone like this (arms stretched wide pose)!” The host said that he is simply buying time and does not know the name of the song.

Zohran is the son of noted Indian filmmaker Mira Nair, best known for films like Monsoon Wedding and Salaam Bombay! Zohran scripted history by becoming the first-ever Muslim mayor of New York City. He is also the youngest person to win the mayoral election in a century. Zohran, a Democratic socialist, won the mayoral election on the basis of a progressive agenda, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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