Watch: Autorickshaw driver blasts Christina Perri’s music at full volume in Bengaluru traffic jam

Passersby can be seen nodding along, some even capturing the scene on their smartphones.

Bengaluru auto driver plays Christina Perri song.

The auto driver was bobbing along to, 'A Thousand Years,' by Christina Perri.

Step aside, carpool karaoke! An autorickshaw driver in Bengaluru has found overnight fame thanks to a viral video showcasing him serenading a bustling street with Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” amid the chaos of traffic.

The musical maestro behind the wheel effortlessly turned his vehicle into a mobile concert stage during a seemingly never-ending traffic jam. The clip was posted by Neerja Shah on X (formerly Twitter) and has been making the rounds on social media faster than you can say “hit single”.

She captioned the video with infectious enthusiasm, “Proof that everyone loves Christina Perri! What an absolute joy to watch.” And joy it was indeed.

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Passersby can be seen nodding along, some even capturing it on their smartphones. It is the power of music that brings people together, even in the midst of the chaotic urban hustle.

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One netizen said, “Peak Bengaluru: isn’t an auto driver, he is a hustler and making his own app, so taking practical knowledge.” Another wrote, “Normal thousand year green Signal wait in Bengaluru. Bengaluru traffic is such a red flag.”

This heart-warming incident has not only brought a smile to the faces of those stuck in traffic but also ignited a new wave of appreciation for impromptu musical moments. Who knows, we might see more such autorickshaws popping up in traffic jams across the country.

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A third commented, “Legends say that his auto was broken because he wasn’t playing kannada songs.” A fourth wrote, “Stuck in traffic for a thousand years.”