Viral video shows Indians and Pakistanis singing AR Rahman’s ‘Jai Ho’ in the UK

In a rare act of unity, Indians and Pakistanis came together to celebrate their respective Independence Days in London, UK. The celebrations, captured in a viral video, showcase a shared love of Indian films and music and go beyond the usual rivalry between the two nations.

India and Pakistan celebrate their Independence Day just one day apart – Pakistan on August 14 and India on August 15. The celebration in London this year made headlines as people from both countries came together to celebrate and sing popular songs like “Jai Ho” from the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire and AR Rahman’s version of “Vande Mataram.”

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The video, posted online amid ongoing violent unrest in Britain against minorities and immigrants, shows a musician named Vish leading the crowd with a stand microphone. The crowd, dressed mostly in white, waved flags from India, Pakistan and the UK as they chanted together on a London street.

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