WATCH: Indian Band Performs Dhoom Machale for King Charles at Westminster Abbey Viral on Social Media
In a striking moment at the Commonwealth Day ceremony held at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted with an unexpected musical tribute by an Indian bagpipe ensemble. The Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band performed the energetic Bollywood song “Dhoom Machale,” a popular track from the 2004 film Dhoom, as the royals made their entrance, setting an unconventional tone for the occasion.
The band, renowned for its innovative blend of Scottish bagpipes and Indian cultural flair, captured the performance in a video posted to their Instagram account. The clip rapidly gained traction online, sparking widespread surprise among social media users who were caught off guard by the fusion of Bollywood rhythms with the solemn setting of Westminster Abbey.
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Established in the 1950s, the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band has a rich history of entertaining royalty and maintains a global presence with branches in the UK, India, the US, and Kenya. Their distinctive musical style has long distinguished them as a group that bridges traditions with flair.
For those questioning the legitimacy of the viral footage, the BBC’s official broadcast of the event provided clear confirmation of the performance. The broadcast captured the moment King Charles and Queen Camilla stepped into the ceremony accompanied by a tune that defied expectations, marking a memorable highlight of the day.