Chinese driver plays Bollywood song in Singapore, criticized online as ‘wholesome’

The popularity of Bollywood songs and movies in China is not a new phenomenon. From the 1970s to his ’80s, Bollywood films continued to attract audiences in Chinese theaters. In recent years, be it Salman Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Aamir Khan’s Dangal or Ayushmann Khurrana’s Andhadhun, all these films have impressed the Chinese audience. , which brought in huge profits at Chinese cash registers. Recently, another example of Bollywood becoming a chartbuster in China was illustrated through a Chinese taxi driver who is winning hearts with his love for Bollywood songs.

Video blogger Diya posted a video on Instagram on January 16, reminiscing about her fun Grab ride experience. The video begins with Diya sitting in the back seat of a car, with on-screen text explaining how she was treated by a Chinese Grab driver. bollywood music. The video shows the driver enjoying the music, energetically swaying to the beat. Diya praised his actions and described him as “really friendly and talkative”.

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In a conversation with MS News, Diya, a 21-year-old kindergarten teacher, expressed her appreciation for the driver’s diverse musical tastes, including Bollywood and Bangladeshi songs. The driver was keen to create a fun atmosphere and played some Bollywood music at Diya’s request.

Their discussions went beyond their shared musical tastes and delved into deeper topics, such as people’s aspirations for wealth. This vlogger shared a discussion on “How people want to become very rich.” He tried to demonstrate people’s desire for wealth using hypothetical questions such as “this and that,” Diya explained. His one of the scenarios he presented was whether he would rather be rich. Then either you have many servants and become paralyzed, or you live a normal and simple life.

The driver, who previously worked in the real estate industry, shared insights about his life and aspirations with the vlogger. Despite being 50 years old, he confidently claimed that he looks younger because he has followed a vegetarian diet all his life.

Another thing that caught Diya’s attention was that the driver not only appreciated Bollywood, but also enjoyed playing Bangladeshi music to match Diya’s Bengali background.

As soon as she shared the video, her comments section was filled with positive and warm reactions to the drive, with one person commenting, “This is Singapore,” and another commenting, “So happy!! More Please give me this!” he wrote. This heartwarming video received many affirmations from viewers, who talked about the joy and health of such encounters.

The positive response was also noticed by Grab Singapore, who expressed their gratitude in the comments section of Diya’s post. “Thank you for sharing this story! We have reached out to the OP to express our gratitude to this driver-partner,” Grab Singapore wrote.