The Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band’s Bollywood-meets-bagpipes tribute at the Commonwealth Day ceremony goes viral, sparking disbelief, memes, and desi pride.
March 27, 2025: In a truly unexpected royal crossover, King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted at Westminster Abbey with the electrifying Bollywood anthem “Dhoom Machale” — and the internet is still processing it.
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The moment occurred during the Commonwealth Day ceremony nearly two weeks ago, but it only recently exploded online after Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band, a Hindu Scottish ensemble, posted the performance on Instagram. The video shows the band playing the iconic track from Dhoom, welcoming the British monarchs in full bagpipe glory.
The juxtaposition of Dhoom Machale echoing through the historical halls of Westminster Abbey had desi viewers both stunned and amused. Some questioned whether the video was real — but the BBC’s official coverage confirms that the high-octane tune did, in fact, ring out during the royal arrival.
Online reactions were instant and hilarious.
“That’s clearly Hrithik Roshan disguised as Camilla,” joked one user, alluding to Dhoom 2’s heist scene.
“Plot twist: The king is Hrithik in disguise,” said another.
One comment summed up the internet’s mood perfectly:
“Relax boys, it’s Hrithik gone to take the Kohinoor back.”
Others chimed in with “Dhoom 4 promotions” theories, and at least one person declared the moment as “India’s revenge.”
For the uninitiated, Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band is a unique global group blending traditional Scottish bagpipes with Hindu cultural elements. They’ve previously performed at state events and parades across the UK, India, Kenya, and the USA — but this might be their most viral gig yet.
With King Charles’ Commonwealth Day entrance now immortalised with Bollywood flair, one thing’s for sure: this was a cultural plot twist no one saw coming — and the internet is loving every second.
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