Social media has treated us to a diverse array of content, ranging from Coke Studio videos to contemporary song covers that resonate with today's generation. Among these is the fresh track "Jhumka Gira Re" from the movie "Rocky Aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahani," which has already made a splash in theatres and garnered attention due to its cast. And now, a recent rendition by Instagram singer Shruti Shankar has gained netizens' attention. With an
Instagram following exceeding 15,000,
Shruti Shankar, a 25-year-old doctor and singer, has already shared numerous song covers. However, her rendition of "Jhumka Gira Re" stands out, as she sings the song from the film "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" with a twist.
Sang by Arijit Singh and Jonita Gandhi in "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani", it's a remake of an old song which became a sensation recently.
Shruti Shankar's viral video begins with her singing in Hindi and seamlessly transitions to Tamil as the main chorus approaches. This shift offers a glimpse into how the song would sound in Tamil.
Shruti posted the video on her Instagram page along with the caption, "I channelled my inner @samyu.mohan, and my fleeting shower thought transformed into a rendition of the latest earworm 💃🏽 Please pardon any lyrical cringes, and kindly share your thoughts."
Watch the video here:Since its upload on August 9, the post has garnered over 1,25,000 likes and received numerous comments lauding Shruti's melodious voice. One user mused, "Perhaps it's a grass-is-greener scenario, but as a Punjabi guy, Tamil sounds undeniably more enchanting and resonates with me on a deep level." Another user exclaimed, "The Tamil transformation is astonishing!" while a third chimed in, "The South Indian Hindi accent is absolutely endearing."
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