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A viral video featuring Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, and Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, has taken social media by storm. Shot during a casual jog in Hyde Park, the video shows the two leaders discussing Stubb’s rising popularity in India. The reason? His mention of the Hindi film Dhurandhar. Stubb revealed that his Instagram following in India surged after he spoke about watching the film, sparking a wave of reactions online. The moment highlights India’s growing cultural influence and the global reach of its cinema. As the clip circulates widely, it reflects how soft power, especially through films, continues to connect audiences and even world leaders across borders in unexpected ways.