Tanzanian content creator and social media sensation Kili Paul has struck an emotional chord with Indian music lovers by soulfully recreating a popular Bollywood beat. In his recent video, he poured his heart into the lyrics of the song 'Dil Ibaadat' from the 2009 film Tum Mile.
The reel opened with Kili lip-syncing to the lyrics of the Bollywood song. His killer expressions show him almost breaking into tears while tuning into the sad romantic track.
Draped in his signature Maasai attire, the influencer was seen closing his eyes and feeling every word of the song. The video captured his eyes brimming with emotion, hands clutching his chest as he embodied the touching lyrics.
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Sharing the video on Instagram, Kili Paul captioned it, "Dil Ibadat is Emotional wow." And honestly, that’s exactly how his performance felt—pure and deeply moving.
Notably, his sister, Neema Paul, also joined him in the performance. She stood behind him as he expressed his heart towards this song. With a subtle smile and basic body movements, she supported her brother in the reel.
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His soulful rendition has won the hearts of his fans and other netizens alike.
Fans flooded the comments, praising his love for Bollywood as he was seen romancing the lyrics of this evergreen hit. "Superb expression dear", netizens wrote while dropping 'heart' emojis.
The reel was posted online on March 25. It has already gone viral with more than three lakh views and 25,000 likes.
