Get ready to hum along, because UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is having a fantastic musical tour in India! He’s clearly a big fan of Indian tunes, especially Bollywood hits. During his recent trip, he was spotted enjoying a special performance of the song ‘Sapphire’ with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. And if that wasn’t enough, he also got a taste of a classic ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (DDLJ) song at the iconic Yash Raj Studios. Talk about a cultural melody!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a delightful moment. They enjoyed a live rendition of the song ‘Sapphire’ at Mumbai’s Jio World Centre. This track, a collaboration between singers Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh, was performed with a beautiful classical touch. It was a perfect blend of modern tunes and traditional styles.
Prime Minister Modi even shared a video of the ‘Sapphire’ performance on his X (formerly Twitter) account. The clip showed both leaders completely engrossed in the music. It was a lovely sight to see them tapping their feet and enjoying the melody together. This moment truly highlighted the power of music to bring people closer.
Wonderful rendition of Ed Sheeran & Arijit Singh’s Sapphire, which is a great example of India-UK cultural partnership! pic.twitter.com/aLtx5WyiXT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2025
But the musical journey didn’t stop there! On Thursday, Yash Raj Films posted a cool video on social media. It showed the British Prime Minister listening to the famous DDLJ song, ‘Tujhe Dekha Toh Yeh Jaana Sanam.’ This clip was recorded recently during his visit to the studio. Imagine soaking in the magic of one of Bollywood’s biggest romantic anthems right where it all happens!
Yash Raj Films accompanied their social media post with a heartfelt caption. They mentioned the long-standing bond between the UK and YRF. They were thrilled to play the DDLJ song for the UK PM, especially as the blockbuster film celebrates its 30th anniversary. It’s a fun fact that parts of ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ were actually filmed in the UK. Adding to the excitement, YRF announced on Wednesday that three of its upcoming movies will be filmed in the UK starting in 2026. This shows a strong creative partnership growing between the two countries.
UK PM Meets Top Film Producers
Beyond the music, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer made sure to connect with the backbone of Indian cinema. On Wednesday, he visited several big film studios. He met with several prominent producers from the industry. Among them were Dinesh Vijan from Maddock Films, Ritesh Sidhwani from Excel Entertainment, and Akshay Vidhani from YRF. These meetings signal a deeper collaboration in the world of filmmaking between the UK and India.