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Rajasthani flautist Mehboob recently gained fame through his impromptu performance at airports, which went viral and highlighted the power of music in everyday life.
Mehboob is a member of the Sufi Bollywood fusion band Jaipuri Brothers. He rose to fame after an impromptu rendition of “Teri Mitti” at Raipur Airport during a security check. His performance followed the security personnel’s discovery of a bag filled with flutes.
His magical performance and impromptu character were rejuvenating for the travellers and showed the capability of music even in mundane experiences.
Jaipuri Brothers shared the video of his performance, amplifying its reach and impact. The video garnered 44 million views and 4.6 million likes on Instagram. The video was captioned, “At Raipur airport, we gave a small performance on the request of the airport staff! Fun with the airline staff among music lovers, happy to connect with music.”
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Viewers quickly expressed their admiration in the comments section of the viral video. One user remarked, “Nice to see music works at any time,” while another said, “Wow… very peaceful flute music.”
A third user wrote, “Incredible talent.”
Mehboob’s performances highlight his musical talent and show how art can bring joy and calmness to our lives, even amidst the chaos of travel.
In a another video shared by Jaipuri Brothers, Mehboob teamed up with a security officer to perform “Tu Jaane Na” at Jaipur Airport.
Both performances showed how music can break down barriers and forge connections between people, even in bustling places like airports.
