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NYC Mayor's Bollywood Battle: A Musical Meltdown?
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Mayor Mamdani participated in a Bollywood song quiz with journalist Mehdi Hasan.
- He correctly identified 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' but struggled with other songs.
- Bollywood music has been a recurring theme for Mamdani, even after his election win.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently took part in a playful Bollywood song quiz, hosted by journalist Mehdi Hasan. Initially admitting he might not fare well, Mamdani surprised by correctly identifying "Chaiyya Chaiyya" from the film Dil Se. However, the quiz soon proved more challenging, with Mamdani unable to name "It's the Time to Disco" and "Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna."
The friendly exchange offered a glimpse into Mamdani's personality beyond his mayoral duties. He reacted with good humour to his musical stumbles, even mimicking dance moves from a Shah Rukh Khan song he couldn't name. The dynamic between host and guest was light-hearted and engaging throughout the segment.
This musical interlude follows a notable instance where the song "Dhoom Machale" was played during Mamdani's victory speech after his mayoral election win. This recurring association with Bollywood music has previously captured public attention, further underscoring his connection to Hindi cinema.
