--- title: "Malaysian PM Sings at BRICS Gala Dinner in New Delhi" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/malaysian-pm-sings-at-brics-gala-dinner-in-new-delhi" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/malaysian-pm-sings-at-brics-gala-dinner-in-new-delhi" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/malaysian-pm-sings-at-brics-gala-dinner-in-new-delhi.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/malaysian-pm-sings-at-brics-gala-dinner-in-new-delhi" category: "Politics" area: "India" published: "2026-09-12T18:25:11.300Z" source_reported: "2026-09-12T17:57:28.000Z" updated: "2026-09-12T18:25:11.300Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 55 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-12T20:30:27.310808+00:00" --- # Malaysian PM Sings at BRICS Gala Dinner in New Delhi *Anwar Ibrahim performed a Kishore Kumar song at an event hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. One outlet provided a full report, while others provided digests. The full report named the Malaysian PM and the song he sang. - Craft 55 of 100, higher is better. The reporting is clear and holds together, but lacks quotes from affected parties and details on what happens next. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language used is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or clickbait. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang Kishore Kumar's song 'Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat' at a BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi. - The dinner was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam. - Ibrahim shared a video of his performance on his X account. - Malaysia participated in the BRICS Leaders’ Summit as a Brics Partner Country. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang Kishore Kumar's song 'Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat' at a BRICS gala dinner. The event was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday. Ibrahim posted a video of his performance on his X account, showing him singing the song while a pianist accompanied him. This was not the first time Ibrahim has sung this song in India. He had previously sung it during an interview in 2024. Malaysia attended the BRICS Leaders’ Summit as a Brics Partner Country. The gala dinner included a cultural performance titled 'Navarasa, The Universe of Shared Emotions' and a Brics Symphony, 'One Rhythm, Many Cultures'. ## Disagreement on menu details The Times of India reported that the dinner menu featured Indian regional dishes including Khandvi Mille-Feuille, Khumb Galouti, Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, millet pulao, beetroot raita, Old Delhi Fruit Cream with Jalebi and Shahtoot Phirni. Other reports described the dinner as a 'vegan gala dinner' highlighting 'sustainable cuisine' and featuring a 'plant-based menu' with dishes such as Khandvi Mille Foy, Mushroom Galouti Kebab, Paneer Lababdar, Gucchi Marmik, Carrot Bean Poriyal, and Millet Pulao. ## What the coverage left out None of the reports printed below mention the specific date of the BRICS gala dinner, only that it occurred on Saturday. The left-rated media did not cover this story. ## Who covered it Shares of the 6 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 17% (1) - Right: 83% (5) 5 of 11 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-12T20:30:27.310808+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-12T20:45:25.928Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - Hindustan Times, a centre-rated outlet, published a report that focused on the gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Modi for BRICS leaders. The report's headline was 'Inside PM Modi's special dinner for BRICS leaders after Xi Jinping meeting'. The digest did not mention Anwar Ibrahim's performance. ### Right - Five right-rated outlets, Times of India, rediff.com, Latestly, Tribune India, and aninews.in, reported on the BRICS gala dinner. The Times of India's full report detailed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's performance of Kishore Kumar's song, noting it was not his first time singing it in India and mentioning his admiration for the singer. It also included details about the dinner's menu and Malaysia's participation as a Brics Partner Country. The other four right-rated outlets, which provided digests, focused on Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosting the gala dinner for BRICS leaders and delegates at Bharat Mandapam. These digests listed some of the international leaders attending the event. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 5 - high: 1 - unknown: 5 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Dainik Bhaskar](https://bhaskar.com/national/news/malaysia-pm-anwar-ibrahim-sings-kishore-kumar-song-delhi-video-139012040.html) — Malaysian PM Sang Kishore Kumar's Song: 'Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat'... and Shared a Video of the Performance. - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/watch-malaysian-pm-sings-kishore-kumars-khwaab-ho-tum-ya-koi-haqeeqat-at-brics-gala-dinner/articleshow/134145809.cms) — Malaysian PM sings Kishore Kumar's 'Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat' at Brics Gala dinner - [navbharatlive.com](https://navbharatlive.com/world/pm-modi-hosts-brics-gala-dinner-at-bharat-mandapam-pss06) — BRICS Summit: A Grand Gala Dinner Was Held at Bharat Mandapam, Where PM Modi Served Special Indian Dishes to Foreign Guests. - [India News Australia](https://indianews.com.au/vegan-gala-dinner-highlights-sustainable-cuisine-at-brics-leaders-summit-in-new-delhi) — Vegan gala dinner highlights sustainable cuisine at BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/videos/news/inside-pm-modis-special-dinner-for-brics-leaders-after-xi-jinping-meeting-101789231337039.html) — Inside PM Modi's special dinner for BRICS leaders after Xi Jinping meeting - [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/vegan-gala-dinner-highlights-sustainable-cuisine-at-brics-leaders-summit-in-new-delhi-2140354) — Vegan gala dinner highlights sustainable cuisine at BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi - [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/commentary/2026/sep/12/modi-hosts-gala-dinner-for-brics-leaders-delegates/d8b98d8fe9dc819f49c14fb8a1cca84a) — Modi hosts gala dinner for BRICS leaders, delegates - [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-pm-modi-hosts-gala-dinner-for-brics-leaders-delegates-at-bharat-mandapam-7601960.html) — PM Modi Hosts Gala Dinner for BRICS Leaders, Delegates at Bharat Mandapam - [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/pm-modi-hosts-gala-dinner-for-brics-leaders-delegates-at-bharat-mandapam) — PM Modi hosts gala dinner for BRICS leaders, delegates at Bharat Mandapam - The Tribune - [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/asia/pm-modi-hosts-gala-dinner-for-brics-leaders-delegates-at-bharat-mandapam20260912210721) — PM Modi hosts gala dinner for BRICS leaders, delegates at Bharat Mandapam - [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/09/12/vegan-gala-dinner-highlights-sustainable-cuisine-at-brics-leaders-summit-in-new-delhi) — Vegan gala dinner highlights sustainable cuisine at BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi ## Questions **What song did Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sing?** Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang Kishore Kumar's song 'Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat' at the BRICS gala dinner. He shared a video of the performance on his X account. **Who hosted the BRICS gala dinner?** The BRICS gala dinner was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Malaysia participated in the BRICS Leaders’ Summit as a Brics Partner Country. **Has Anwar Ibrahim sung this song in India before?** Yes, this was not the first time Anwar Ibrahim sang 'Khwaab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat' in India. He had previously sung the same song during an interview in India in 2024. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/malaysian-pm-sings-at-brics-gala-dinner-in-new-delhi. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Malaysian PM Sings at BRICS Gala Dinner in New Delhi", https://mediabias.news/politics/malaysian-pm-sings-at-brics-gala-dinner-in-new-delhi