Indian band plays Dhoom Machale as King Charles arrives at event in UK

An Indian bagpipe band gave King Charles III and Queen Camilla an unexpected yet vibrant welcome at the Commonwealth Day ceremony at Westminster Abbey. As the royals arrived, the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band performed the iconic Bollywood track Dhoom Machale from the 2004 film Dhoom.

A video of the moment, shared by the band on Instagram, has since gone viral, capturing the attention of social media users worldwide.

The Band’s Legacy

Founded in the 1950s, the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band has a long history of performing for royalty. With branches in the UK, India, the US, and Kenya, the band is renowned for blending traditional Scottish bagpipes with Hindi music, creating a distinctive and captivating sound.

A Genuine Performance

Amid online buzz, some viewers speculated that the viral video had been edited. However, BBC’s official coverage confirmed that the performance was entirely real. King Charles and Queen Camilla were welcomed with an unexpected yet lively Bollywood tune—an unforgettable moment at Westminster Abbey.