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The video of the performer left viewers both nostalgic and delighted. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Content creator Rudraksha Patil shared a video, in which a man on the sidewalk of Liverpool Street in London, played the iconic Mohabbatein instrumental on his violin.
Who could forget the magic of Mohabbatein? The film, with its timeless charm, has a special place in the hearts of Bollywood fans and superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s presence only amplified its charm. One of the film’s most memorable elements was its enchanting instrumental theme, which has now found a new place on the streets of London.
During her typical commute to work, content creator Rudraksha Patil experienced a delightful surprise as she walked along Liverpool Street. She stumbled upon a man on the sidewalk, passionately playing the iconic Mohabbatein instrumental on his violin. The overlay text reads, “Listening to Mohabbatein played at Liverpool Street, London on your way to work is a whole vibe.” The man’s infectious smile and skillful rendition of the tune instantly created a nostalgic atmosphere.
The caption accompanying the video reads, “a whole vibeeee flashback, you’re lucky to witness on your way to work.”
The video of the performer, shared by Patil on Instagram, has quickly become a viral sensation, leaving viewers both nostalgic and delighted. Posted over three weeks ago, the clip has already racked up over 3.5 lakh views. The comment section is buzzing with the reactions that perfectly capture the magic of the moment.
One user expressed, “I hear this from a distance, I’m following that sound and running to the location like I’m in a Bollywood movie. My love for this song is something else!”
Another chimed in with, “The millennials as a generation created such timeless and real love stories.”
The emotional impact of the performance swept many viewers with one commenting, “I would literally stand there and cry in happiness.”
Others shared similar sentiments as one person commented, “Walk past this guy when he plays outside Moorgate station…always puts a spring in his step,” and another adding, “Takes me back to the old days, the memories I’m not even sure if I’ve experienced.”
The love kept pouring in with remarks like, “I would empty my pockets for dis man,” and “Definitely would have shed a tear…maybe done lil a slow mo run.”
An individual shared, “Omg a lot whole punch in the gut …in a moments notice… the entirety of 90’s courses through every cell.”
From the “feminine urge to learn to play violin just for this song,” to someone declaring that “SRK’s fever everywhere,” the streak of appreciation continued.
Released in 2000, Mohabbatein is a classic Bollywood romantic movie written and directed by Aditya Chopra. The movie featured a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Uday Chopra, Shamita Shetty, Jugal Hansraj, Kim Sharma, Jimmy Sheirgill and Preeti Jhangiani.