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‘Dhoom Machale’ plays at Westminster Abbey for King Charles, desi viewers in disbelief
A Dhoom Machale performance by Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band for King Charles and Camilla at the Commonwealth Day ceremony has gone viral
Around two weeks ago, the British royal family gathered for the annual Commonwealth Day ceremony, with King Charles and Queen Camilla leading the royals at Westminster Abbey. Upon their arrival, they were welcomed by the distinctive sounds of Dhoom Machale, performed by Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band, a Hindu Scottish pipe band. The group chose the iconic Bollywood track to greet the King and Queen of England, creating a moment that has left desi viewers in disbelief.
It was a moment that flew under the radar when it first happened. However, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band shared a video of the Dhoom Machale performance on Instagram yesterday, where it has since gone viral.
Take a look at the video below:
Desi viewers who saw the moment play out on Instagram were left in disbelief by this cross-cultural moment. Some even doubted the authenticity of the video, asking if it was real. However, the BBC, which covered the Commonwealth Day ceremony, also included the moment when King Charles and Camilla were greeted with tunes of Dhoom Machale, leaving no doubt about its authenticity.
Many viewers immediately thought of Dhoom 2, where Hrithik Roshan as the protagonist pulls off a daring heist by disguising himself as Queen Elizabeth.
“That's clearly Hrithik Roshan disguised as Camilla,” joked one Instagram user. “I think Dhoom 4 movie promotion happened there,” another quipped.
“Plot twist. The king is Hritik is disguise,” a person added.
Others cracked ‘Kohinoor’ jokes, and at least one person called it “India’s revenge.”
“Relax boys, it’s Hritik gone to take the Kohinoor back,” an Instagram user joked. Another comment under the viral video read: “The band master cooked that day.”
Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band is a unique ensemble that blends traditional Scottish bagpiping with Hindu cultural elements. The band has multiple branches worldwide, with groups based in the UK (London), India, the USA, and Kenya.
