Man who went viral for playing old Hindi songs on violin gets a surprise gift from Kolkata Police

A viral video of Bhagwan Mali playing old Hindi film songs on his violin on the empty streets of Kolkata went viral after a man uploaded it on social media. Kolkata Police has now gifted him a violin.

Fate brought Bhagwan Mali to Kolkata a month before the coronavirus-induced travel restrictions were imposed leading to a lockdown-like situation in the state. Mali, who arrived from Malda with his wife Sarita, to take care of his then-pregnant daughter, got stuck in Kolkata. With no place to stay and no work at hand, he did what fed him throughout his life, played the violin. Meet Mr. Bhagwan Mali, who is a very talented musician.Few weeks ago, a video of him playing his violin in the city streets, had gone viral on Social Media.Last week, he was financially assisted by our Community Policing Wing. Today, @CPkolkata gifted him a new violin. pic.twitter.com/750lYhZX0x A viral video of Mali playing old Hindi film songs on his violin on empty streets went viral after a man uploaded it on social media. With no work and mouths to feed, Mali's video got him recognition and appreciation. India Today met the man at the same place where he was playing the violin, under a flyover, which he calls his home.