Penn Masala performs Shah Rukh Khan's song Chhaiya Chhaiya to welcome PM Narendra Modi at the White House; watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with a grand ceremonial welcome at the White House on Thursday, hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The arrival of PM Modi was accompanied by a lively performance by the American A cappella group, Penn Masala, who delighted the audience with a rendition of Shah Rukh Khan's iconic song 'Chhaiya Chhaiya' from the film Dil Se directed by Mani Ratnam.

The enthusiastic crowd, including members of the Indian diaspora, had gathered in large numbers on the South Lawns of the White House to extend their warm greetings.

Prime Minister Modi looked elegant in a traditional white kurta pyjama paired with a powder blue jacket. The visuals captured the sight of the crowd waving Indian and US flags while chanting "Modi, Modi." Banners expressing the excitement of the Indian American diaspora were held high, with one reading, "Indian American Diaspora welcomes Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi."

#WATCH | Penn Masala's rendition of the popular song 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' enchants crowds gathered at the White House for PM Modi's arrival pic.twitter.com/oc1VjOKDam — ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2023

Speaking to ANI, a woman in the crowd shared her enthusiasm, stating, "I have seen Presidents of many countries visiting the US, but never seen such a large crowd gathered here to welcome them. This crowd here means that he (PM Modi) is doing good."

Following the ceremonial welcome, Prime Minister Modi and President Biden engaged in a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office. The leaders discussed various aspects to strengthen the Indo-US strategic relations, including defence, space, clean energy, and critical technologies. The high-level talks aimed to further deepen the growing ties between the two nations.

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