• Mann ki Baat: PM Modi praises Kili, Neema Paul for paying tribute to Lata didi

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    Mann ki Baat: PM Modi praises Kili, Neema Paul for paying tribute to Lata didi
    Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi complimented Kili Paul and Neema Paul, two prominent TikTok users, to perform the Indian national song on Republic Day and pay tribute to great vocalist Lata Mangeshkar after her death on Sunday (February 27). During the 86th edition of his 'Mann ki Baat' program, he made statements regarding the Tanzanian siblings.

    "These days, two Tanzanian siblings, Kili Paul and his sister Neema, are in the news a lot on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and I'm sure you've heard about them," Prime Minister Modi stated. They have a passion for Indian music, and as a result, they are very well-known."

    "Their Lip Sync method demonstrates how hard they work. On Republic Day, a video of him singing our National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," recently went viral. He also performed a passionate homage to Lata didi a few days ago by performing her song. He went on to say, "I respect these two siblings, Kili and Neema, for their tremendous talent."

    The Indian High Commissioner in Tanzania recently recognized kili Paul. "It's a joy seeing u, sir, and thanks to everyone there for being courteous to me," the Tanzanian musician wrote with a photo of the occasion. My Indian supporters, I adore you. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. There will be more to come. HIND JAI."

    Kili Paul and his sister were observed lipsyncing to a calming rendition of the Indian national anthem on the occasion of India's 72nd Republic Day celebrations (January 26, 2022). (Jana Gana Maa). The two were seen reciting Tagore's classic hymn lines with their hands on their hearts.

    Following the death of great singer Lata Mangeshkar, the Tanzanian siblings paid respect to her by lipsyncing "Jana Kya Baat hai." "R.I.P. to Lata Mangeshkar, her voice was so calming and beautiful, she will always remain in our hearts, sleep well LATA," they wrote on Facebook.

    The Tanzanian brothers and sisters are from the Eastern Pwani region. 

    Kili is 26 years old, whereas Neema Paul is 23. The two herd cattle and farm for a living, dressed in traditional Maasai attire.

    After some of their videos went viral on TikTok and Instagram reels, the twins gained notoriety. As a result, Lipsyncing to Hindi songs from the Bollywood film industry has become an art form.

    In an interview with B.B.C. Africa, the couple said that their community has no electricity. As a result, Kili Paul must travel to Lugoba, the next town, every day to charge his phone.

    According to B.B.C. Africa, the duo has begun to receive offers from Bollywood. They want to leverage their newfound fame and ingenuity to break into the entertainment industry. Kili Paul and his sister want to visit India one day. The accolades from the Indian High Commissioner in Tanzania, followed by the Indian Prime Minister, are likely to help them advance in their careers.

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