- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:30 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kolkata Drum Festival Viral Video: At the heart of the Kolkata International Drum Festival 2025, a group of young musicians stole the spotlight with an extraordinary performance. Instead of traditional instruments, they created music using objects most would consider trash—pots, pans, plastic bottles, and other household waste. As they sang Bengali nursery rhymes in perfect harmony, their beats carried a message of creativity and sustainability.
The mastermind behind this unique act, musician Sanjay Mandal, was quickly recognied by social media users, who praised both his vision and the children's incredible talent. The viral video is more than just a performance—it’s an inspiring blend of music, innovation, and environmental consciousness.
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A heartwarming video shared on Instagram by user Megdut Roy Chowdhury has taken social media by storm. The post's caption highlights the essence of the performance: "Children from the local communities singing Bengali nursery rhymes and playing instruments made out of household waste." Posted just five days ago, the video has already amassed an impressive 652K views, with users applauding the creativity and talent of these young musicians.
The viral video quickly sparked reactions from netizens, who flooded the comments with praise and nostalgia. "Ladies and gentlemen, that's our long-lost Bengal finally embracing its true artistic legacy," one user wrote. Another reminisced about the band’s journey, saying, "Sanjoy da and his team have been around for a long time! They even reached the India’s Got Talent finale in 2009. I’ve followed them for a decade and watched the current team grow up."
A third user expressed admiration, stating, "This is the Kolkata we want." Meanwhile, another acknowledged the talent behind the performance, commenting, "Real musicians are in the background playing actual instruments… but yes, the kids absolutely rocked!"
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