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Indian Police Officer's Guitar Cover of Pakistani Folk Song Goes Viral
Sub‑inspector Nishant Mishra's acoustic version of a Pakistani folk tune draws more than a million views on Instagram.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Dubai – A sub‑inspector with the Uttar Pradesh Police, Nishant Mishra, posted a video of himself singing the Pakistani Saraiki folk song "Chalre Chalre Waal" while playing guitar, and the clip has surpassed one million views on Instagram, Gulf News reported.
Mishra performs the song with his eyes closed, accompanying himself on the guitar. The rendition has attracted praise online, according to Indian media cited by the outlet. The same song has become a social‑media trend, with Pakistani singer Shanzy Sibal’s acoustic version reportedly reaching 50 million Instagram views.
The viral spread highlights how music and social platforms can bridge audiences across the India‑Pakistan border.
Key facts
- Nishant Mishra, a Uttar Pradesh Police sub‑inspector, posted a guitar‑backed cover of "Chalre Chalre Waal". (gulfnews.com)
- The video has garnered more than one million Instagram views. (gulfnews.com)
- Pakistani singer Shanzy Sibal's own acoustic version of the song has reportedly reached 50 million Instagram views. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Indian Police Officer's Viral Rendition of Pakistani Folk Song 'Chalre Chalre Waal' Wins Hearts”
