What happens when an Indian-origin man with a cinematic lineage makes history in the United States? He adds a touch of Bollywood to his victory — and that’s exactly what politician Zohran Mamdani did after being elected Mayor of New York City. Marking a historic moment, Mamdani — the city’s first Muslim mayor, and the first of South Asian and African birth — concluded his victory speech with the iconic Bollywood track “Dhoom Machale” from the 2004 hit film Dhoom. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO

As the upbeat song filled the hall, Mamdani was joined on stage by his wife, artist Rama Duwaji, followed by his mother, acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, and father, renowned academic Mahmood Mamdani. He greeted his wife with a warm hug and kiss before embracing his parents in a touching family mome

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