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Shah Rukh Khan’s Aankhein Khuli crosses borders as Chinese star Liu Yuning croons it during livestream
In a recent livestream, Liu Yuning performed the Bollywood classic Aankhein Khuli, delighting fans with his attempt at Hindi lyrics.
Chinese singer-actor Liu Yuning recently surprised fans with an unexpected Bollywood tribute that has now gone viral across social media. During one of his livestreams, the popular star performed parts of Shah Rukh Khan's Hindi song Aankhein Khuli Ho from Mohabbatein, instantly catching the attention of fans in India and across global fandom spaces.
A surprise during livestream
Known for frequent interactions with fans through long livestreams, Liu Yuning decided to switch things up during his recent broadcast. Much to everyone’s surprise, the singer began performing ‘Aankhein Khuli Ho’, the beloved Bollywood track originally featuring Shah Rukh Khan. Fans especially appreciated that he tried to sing the Hindi lyrics rather than just hum the tune. While the pronunciation wasn’t perfect, viewers praised the effort and sincerity behind the performance, calling it both wholesome and unexpected.
Since the livestream happened on Weibo, many international fans could not access it directly. However, Liu Yuning’s fandom community quickly stepped in to share clips across platforms like X, Instagram, and Reddit.
Aankhein Khuli Ho is popular in China
Interestingly, Aankhein Khuli Ho has enjoyed a long-lasting popularity in China. Over the years, the song has often resurfaced through dance covers, singing clips, and viral internet trends. Liu Yuning is not the first celebrity to show love for the track. The8 from SEVENTEEN has also danced to the song before.
Who Is Liu Yuning?
Liu Yuning is one of the biggest names in Chinese entertainment today. He first rose to fame as the vocalist of the band Modern Brothers, gaining attention through street performances and livestream singing videos. Over the years, he has built a successful career as both a singer and actor.
He is especially known for singing popular drama OSTs and starring in hit Chinese dramas like The Long Ballad, A Journey to Love, The Prisoner of Beauty and The Dream within a Dream. His strong screen presence and emotional vocals have helped him become one of the most recognisable stars in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Update on Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan has been stationed in South Africa for the high-octane filming of King, which is officially slated for a Christmas 2026 release. Directed by Siddharth Anand, several leaked clips surfaced online showing SRK filming a new song sequence alongside Deepika Padukone. The shoot has also turned into a family affair, with reports and viral snippets suggesting that Ranveer Singh joined the crew on set. Fans were especially thrilled by a heartwarming moment caught on camera that appeared to show Ranveer holding their daughter, Dua Padukone Singh, while watching the shoot progress.
Though King will arrive in theatres on December 24, it is set to face major box-office competition with Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three.
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