A 20-year-old song from Prabhas’ Pournami is making waves once again, this time reaching a global audience. A video of a Chinese dancer performing to the song has gone viral, with her graceful classical performance winning praise from viewers and several Tollywood celebrities.
The song is Bharata Vedamuga, penned by Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry, sung by KS Chitra and composed by Devi Sri Prasad. Although Pournami did not succeed at the box office, its music, particularly this song, has remained memorable among Telugu audiences.
The viral video features Meera Wang, who has developed a strong passion for Kuchipudi and Indian classical dance. Her performance has brought fresh attention to Bharata Vedamuga, while also showcasing the reach of Telugu music beyond India.
Interestingly, Meera Wang has never visited India. She has credited Ala Venugopal from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh as her Kuchipudi teacher and regularly shares videos of herself performing to Telugu film songs. Her Instagram page also features Aha Naa Pellanta from the timeless classic Mayabazar, among other popular Telugu songs.
With her latest performance receiving widespread appreciation, Meera Wang has brought a fresh global spotlight to Bharata Vedamuga, proving that the appeal of a great Telugu song can transcend languages and borders.