The devotional video of Shree Hanuman Chalisa has made history by becoming the first Indian video to cross 5 billion views on YouTube. Released in 2011, the video has grown into a global sensation, reaching audiences far beyond India.
The video was uploaded by T-Series and features the late Gulshan Kumar. It is sung by popular singer Hariharan and composed by Lalit Sen. Its calm melody and spiritual lyrics have connected with millions of viewers over the years, helping it reach this huge milestone.
Currently, the video has more than 5,006,713,956 views. Other Indian hits like Lehenga and Rowdy Baby have far fewer views, showing how special this achievement is.
Bhushan Kumar, Managing Director of T-Series, said this milestone is very meaningful because his father, Gulshan Kumar, wanted to bring devotional music to people’s homes. He also mentioned that being among YouTube’s Top 10 most-watched videos globally highlights how much people love this chant.
Globally, videos like Baby Shark Dance and Despacito have more views, but the success of Shree Hanuman Chalisa is remarkable because it shows the power of devotion and faith in the digital world. Millions of people continue to watch and listen to this video, making it an enduring symbol of spirituality online.
This milestone is a sign that traditional and devotional music can still reach and touch people worldwide, even in the age of modern pop songs and viral videos.
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