‘Inspired me a million times’: Tanzania’s Kili Paul reacts to PM Modi’s shoutout

Tanzania’s Kili Paul took to Instagram to react after PM Modi mentioned about him and his sister Neema Paul on Mann Ki Baat.

Published on: Mar 1, 2022, 09:15:03 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Kili Paul has turned into a familiar name for many who regularly use Instagram. This man, hailing from Tanzania, has amassed quite a fan following in India after videos showing him lip-syncing or dancing to various hit Indian songs went viral - so much so that he has now got a shoutout from PM Narendra Modi himself during Mann Ki Baat. Along with him, his sister, who at times appears in his videos, also got a mention.

PM Modi recently gave a shoutout to Kili Paul and his sister Neema Paul, from Tanzania, on Mann Ki Baat. (Instagram/@kili_paul)

A post about the duo was shared on the official Twitter handle of the prime minister with the caption, “Social media is abuzz with the talent of Kili Paul and Neema Paul. Their affection towards Indian culture is clearly visible. Lauded their creativity during #MannKiBaat today. ” The post is complete with the audio segment of the show where PM Modi talks about the brother and sister duo.

The shoutout has now prompted the Instagrammer to share a thank you note. Taking to Instagram, he posted a screenshot of the tweet by PM Modi. “I’m so happy for this and thank you Sir @narendramodi. I’m so mind blown to wake up to such beautiful news. This inspired me a million times,” he wrote.

In the post, he also shared the screenshot of a tweet by Binaya Pradhan, Indian Diplomat, High Commissioner of India, Tanzania, reacting to the news. “Well deserved recognition by Prime Minister @PMOIndia of Kili Paul and Neema from Tanzania; they are true cultural ambassadors of #IndiaTanzania,” Pradhan tweeted.

Take a look at the post shared by PM Modi and Kili Paul’s reaction to it:

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A post shared by Kili Paul (@kili_paul)

Kili Paul has shared the post about a day ago. Since being shared, the post has gathered nearly two lakh likes and the numbers are only increasing. The post has also prompted people to share various comments.

“Sooo proud,” wrote a Twitter user. “Great man,” expressed another. Many simply wrote “congratulations” to showcase their reactions.

A few days ago, he was also honoured by Indian High Commission in Tanzania.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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