Mumbai, November 26 – Late Gulshan Kumar’s iconic Shree Hanuman Chalisa, uploaded by T-Series, has achieved a historic global milestone by becoming the first-ever Indian video to cross 5 billion views on YouTube, far ahead of all other Indian uploads on the platform.
Released on 10 May 2011, the devotional rendition continues to demonstrate extraordinary longevity and popularity, reflecting its deep emotional and spiritual connection with audiences across generations. As per the latest update, the video has accumulated over 5,008,089,075 views, cementing its position as one of the most-watched videos in the world.
The rendition, voiced soulfully by the legendary Hariharan with music composed by Lalit Sen and performed by Gulshan Kumar, has stood the test of time, outperforming modern chartbusters, film songs, and viral tracks by a massive margin.
While many popular Indian videos — including Lehanga, Rowdy Baby, and Dilbar — remain under the 2-billion mark, Shree Hanuman Chalisa has surged far ahead, proving the unparalleled appeal of spiritual content on digital platforms. The Chalisa is being played in hundreds of households every day, which continues to surge its viewership.
This landmark achievement also highlights how devotional music transcends boundaries, drawing listeners from around the world who return to it for peace, prayer, and positive energy. The video’s unprecedented success underlines not just the power of faith but also the immense digital footprint of India’s devotional culture.
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