“Kirrish ka gaana sunega?”: Meet Pintu Prasad, the man behind the viral trend on social media

“Kirrish ka gaana sunega?”

This line from a viral video has been a trendsetter for users online, and now they are even making varied mixes of their own versions of the original audio. But how did all of this begin, and who is the man seen in the video clip?

Jamshedpur's own sensation shows how a Hrithik Roshan tune flipped everything. As we doom-scroll our social media feeds, this viral reel has made us pause and think about how even the most unexpected videos turn people into overnight sensations unknowingly.

Meet Pintu Prasad

Pintu Prasad, the 32-year-old from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, is the heart of the "Viral Dhoom Boy" craze. Orphaned young, he grew up facing tough times without much family support, which led to struggles with addiction. Yet, his cheerful spirit shone through his videos, turning even challenges into infectious energy.

He juggled odd jobs like sorting garbage, cleaning toilets, and handling dead animals to survive, always staying honest. According to a Navbharat Times report, "Pintu Prasad said that his parents passed away when he was a child... he picked garbage and cleaned latrines to fill his stomach." His sister stepped up as his main pillar.

“Dil na liya, dil naa diya,” the ongoing viral sensation

Everything changed with a candid video. Pintu asked, "Krrish ka gana sunega... le beta," then began singing "Dil Na Diya" from Hrithik Roshan's Krrish with wild dance moves. His "Dhoom-style" flair - high-energy and unfiltered - exploded online. His signature phrase, "Le beta, Krrish ka gana sunega!" became a reel staple.

Pintu Prasad is now on his path to recovery

Fortunately, Pintu’s life took a positive turn when the Astitva Foundation, a rehabilitation centre in Jamshedpur, stepped in to offer support. Navbharat Times reports that founder Saurabh Tiwari and his team provided the care he so desperately needed. Many social media influencers are also pitching in to help give Pintu a better future.

The viral Dhoom Boy, Pintu Prasad, is now on the road to recovery. He is undergoing medical treatment for his addiction while learning new skills to support himself. Social media users often note that he looks quite young for his age.

Fans love his youthful vibe; despite his age, he looks way younger. His Instagram (@viralboydhoom) has 73K followers, a hub for his journey. Pintu's story is one that inspires us to keep laughing in the toughest of times, and to laugh at the memes, but lift the person.