In a world flooded with fast beats and electronic remixes, a gentle melody played on a traditional sarangi is winning hearts online. A viral video of an elderly music teacher playing Lata Mangeshkar’s iconic song 'Na Tum Bewafa Ho' has stirred a wave of emotion and admiration on Instagram.
The heartwarming clip, shared by sarangi master Kewal Singh Nirdosh on social media on May 7, features the elderly artist dressed in a light blue zipped T-shirt and a traditional turban, playing his sarangi. As he begins to play the soulful notes of the retro Bollywood classic, his love and knowledge of the bowed string instrument becomes evident.
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With every musical note, Singh fills the hearts of listeners and impresses them with his musical talent.
Netizens react
The sarangi, often regarded as one of the most soulful instruments in Indian classical music, rarely takes the internet by storm. Yet, in the hands of this elderly musician, it left many in admiration.
The Instagram reel has gone viral, garnering over 16,900 views and thousands of likes in just a few days. Netizens flooded the comments section with heart emojis and praise, with one person writing, “This was just beautiful".
More about the Bollywood song
The song 'Na Tum Bewafa Ho' is a Bollywood track known for its gripping melody and emotional depth. It comes from the film 'Ek Kali Muskayee'. Sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, the song has remained a timeless favourite among fans of classic music.
