Desis Are Loving This Japanese Dancer Grooving To Sambalpuri Song Dulhan Banami

Popular Japanese band MADKID’s member Shin has created a stir online by dancing to the infectious beats of the popular Sambalpuri song Dulhan Banami, showing a delightful fusion of Japanese and Odia cultures. This unexpected crossover has now gone viral, entertaining audiences worldwide and highlighting the song’s universal appeal. Shin’s dance to this track has almost two lakh views on Instagram. Its catchy rhythm and vibrant melody have resonated not only with Indian audiences but also with international listeners, as evidenced by Shin’s enthusiastic dance performance.

Shin’s video, shared on Instagram, has garnered a flood of comments from Indian fans, expressing their admiration and support for his embrace of Indian culture. The convergence of Japanese and Indian music cultures in this manner underscores the power of music to unite people across continents.

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The fusion of Japanese and Odia cultures through Shin’s dance performance illustrates the universal language of music, bridging gaps and fostering cultural exchange. This emotion is also evident in the comment section of the video.

“Love from India," reads a comment from an Indian fan. “Sambalpuri songs reaching the heights and getting recognised worldwide now. This makes me so happy," read another Comment. “Ye gana Japan tab kab aa gaya (when did this song reach Japan)," asked a person while another one, impressed with Shin’s moves, wrote, “Hey it is really really good. Thank you so much for showing love to this song."

This video represents more than just a cultural exchange; it signifies a double crossover. The song Dulhan Banami itself is a collaborative effort between artists from Odisha and Assam. Composed by Bijay Anand Sahu, a rising star in the Sambalpuri music scene, the song features vocals by Achurjya Borpatra, a beloved Assamese singer, and Odia singer Kiran Dash. The music video, starring Achurjya and Assamese actor Annanyya Kashyap, has further amplified the song’s popularity.

Here’s the original song:

The song’s reach extends beyond India, as evidenced by its use by renowned content creators worldwide. Before Shin, Tanzanian creators Killi Paul and Neama Paul displayed their dance moves to Dulhan Banam last November, adding to its global appeal.

This is not the only Indian-origin folk song to have a global appeal. In the recent past, with the help of Instagram reels and other viral videos on social media, many of the local songs have made their way to different cultures and countries.