During the Commonwealth Day ceremony at Westminster Abbey, King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted with an unexpected and memorable musical performance. The Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band played the iconic Bollywood song “Dhoom Machale,” creating a cross-cultural moment that captured widespread attention.

This unique performance combined traditional Scottish bagpipes with the Bollywood tune, surprising many of those in attendance and on social media. The Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band, which was established in the early 1950s, is known for blending Scottish musical traditions with elements of Hindu culture. With branches in the UK, India, the USA, and Kenya, the band has performed at numerous high-profile events over the years. Among their previous notable appearances is a performance for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at Madison Square Garden.

The band’s appearance at the Commonwealth Day ceremony, which took place approximately two weeks ago, was widely shared on social media platforms. Clips of the event circulated online, where the fusion of Scottish and Bollywood sounds quickly garnered attention. Social media users were particularly delighted by the unexpected musical selection, with many expressing both amusement and admiration for the performance.

While some online comments questioned whether the video was real, its authenticity was confirmed by coverage from major broadcasters, including the BBC. The Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band themselves posted about the event, celebrating their opportunity to perform at such a prestigious ceremony. In their post, they noted that performing in front of King Charles and Queen Camilla was an “unforgettable moment” and highlighted how the performance celebrated “unity, heritage, and culture.”