Malaysian PM uses Bollywood songs in BRICS social media posts

Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been using Bollywood music and imagery on social media to mark BRICS engagement. His Instagram posts feature photographs with Indian leaders including PM Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alongside Hindi film songs that celebrate friendship and unity.

The posts also include images with other global leaders such as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, set to popular Bollywood tracks. The approach reflects Ibrahim's effort to add cultural warmth to multilateral diplomatic messaging during India's BRICS presidency.