A two-decade-old song from Prabhas’ Pournami has suddenly found a new audience beyond India. A video featuring Chinese dancer Meera Wang performing to the popular track “Bharata Vedamuga” has gone viral on social media, drawing appreciation for her graceful Kuchipudi performance.
“Bharata Vedamuga” holds a special place among Telugu music lovers. The song was penned by legendary lyricist Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry, with K. S. Chithra lending her voice and Devi Sri Prasad composing the music. Although Pournami did not achieve the expected success at the box office, its music continued to remain popular, with this particular song standing out over the years.
The latest viral video has introduced the song to a wider international audience. Meera Wang, who has developed a deep interest in Indian classical dance, performed the track with an evident passion for Kuchipudi. Her performance has earned praise from viewers as well as several Tollywood personalities.
Interestingly, Meera Wang has never visited India. She has learned Kuchipudi under Ala Venugopal from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and regularly shares videos of her performances on social media. Her repertoire includes several well-known Telugu film songs, including “Aha Naa Pellanta” from the evergreen classic Mayabazar.
Meera Wang’s latest performance has once again highlighted the enduring appeal of Telugu cinema music. Twenty years after its release, “Bharata Vedamuga” is gaining fresh attention across borders, showing how Indian classical dance and memorable Telugu songs can connect with audiences regardless of language or nationality.
