'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Is Very Popular Here': PM Modi Spotlights Bollywood Link Between India, Indonesia
'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Is Very Popular Here': PM Modi Spotlights Bollywood Link Between India, Indonesia Published By, Last Updated: July 07, 2026, 19:20 IST
'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Is Very Popular Here': PM Modi Spotlights Bollywood Link Between India, Indonesia Published By, Last Updated: July 07, 2026, 19:20 IST Addressing the Indian community in Jakarta, PM Modi stressed that the relationship between India and Indonesia is rooted in centuries-old civilisational ties. Rapid Read PM Modi addressing the Indian community in Indonesia. (PMO) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the Bollywood connection between India and Indonesia, saying songs, particularly ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ from Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic 1998 film, were very popular in the Southeast Asian country. While addressing the Indian community in Jakarta, PM Modi stressed that the relationship between India and Indonesia is rooted in centuries-old civilisational ties. He also thanked Indonesian President Subianto Prabowo for a warm welcome. “From the moment my aircraft entered Indonesian airspace and I set foot here, I have been overwhelmed by the affection and warmth shown by the people of Indonesia. Words fall short of expressing my gratitude.
It was truly memorable that President Prabowo came to receive me at the airport along with members of his Cabinet," he said. PM Modi Highlights Bollywood Link The Prime Minister noted that several Indian songs, including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, were very popular in Indonesia. “Today, I told President Prabowo that when India and Indonesia move forward together, it becomes much more than just ‘kuch kuch’, it becomes ‘bahut kuch hota hai’," he remarked. He also thanked Indonesia for conferring him with the country’s highest civilian honour, calling it another symbol of the close relationship between the two countries. Indonesian President Says He Has ‘Indian DNA’ Shortly before PM Modi’s address, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto commented that he had “Indian DNA", adding that he enjoyed Indian music like other leaders of his government. “Just before I made my state visit to India, I had what is called a genome sequencing test. I tested my DNA, and I found out I had Indian DNA.
And that’s why I think every time I hear some music, especially Indian music, I find my body moving," he quipped at the event. #WATCH | Indonesia: At a community event in Jakarta, President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto says, “… Just before I made my state visit to India, I had a what is called a genome sequencing test. I tested my DNA and I found out I had Indian DNA. And that’s why I think every… pic.twitter.com/CRT0WqjImD— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2026 He also mentioned that several ministers in his Cabinet sang Indian songs very well. Prabowo also shared that since he was not a professional politician, he decided to copy several of PM Modi’s policies “because there was no copyright." The Indonesian President also described himself as a “great admirer" of PM Modi, who expressed gratitude for his words. “You (Prabowo) mentioned that you possess India’s DNA. Even today, you won the hearts of millions of Indians with that statement; that single sentence touched the hearts of the people of India.
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