New Delhi – The arrival of an Indonesian delegation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in India left a positive impression in the country and became a topic of discussion in the local media.

The Indonesian delegation sang the iconic Bollywood song Kuch Kuch Hota Hai when Prabowo attended a dinner invitation at the state residence of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, located in New Delhi, India, on Saturday (25/1).

Among the Indonesian delegates were Foreign Minister Sugiono, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, and several of Prabowo’s personal assistants.

In a report in the Indian media, The Times of India, titled ‘Indonesia delegation sings “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” at President Murmu’s banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan,’ it was stated that the performance left a special impression on the relationship between the two countries.

‘An Indonesian delegation performed the iconic Bollywood song ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ at a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, adding a cultural touch to efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries,’ wrote The Times of India.

The song is the title track of the Bollywood film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, and Rani Mukerji in the lead roles. The song became popular in Indonesia with the film’s popularity.

‘Beautifully sung. Our songs cross countries and heal the hearts of the good people,’ commented Indian citizen Chella Namasivayam on the article.

Prabowo has been in India since Thursday (23/1) evening. There, Prabowo attended a number of state agendas, one of which was to enliven the 76th Indian Republic Day celebration parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on Sunday (26/1) as Chief Guest. (RR)