Alan Walker Drops ‘Taambdi Chaamdi’ During Pune Set, Sends Crowd Into Frenzy
Alan Walker’s Pune set becomes a cultural moment as Taambdi Chaamdi hits the stage, leaving fans in awe
Photo: Pratyush Sawale
Known as the Norwegian DJ who churned out global hits like “Faded” and “Alone,” Alan Walker lit up Pune during the latest leg of his Walkerworld/Sunburn Arena India tour on Oct. 18.
What really made this performance unforgettable wasn’t just his signature electronic beats, it was that unexpected moment when he dropped the viral Marathi track “Taambdi Chaamdi.” This track by Kratex and Shreyas has already sent ripples in Maharashtra, but listening to it live from an international artist like Walker was a surprise nobody saw coming.
The beats of “Taambdi Chaamdi” reverberated through the corridors, and the crowd seemed electric. If ever there were a realization of the soul and essence of the city of Pune, cited as it was in the crucible of Marathi culture, it was this place that erupted in electric celebration. Thousands of fans, already psyched up by Walker’s set, sang along to the Marathi lyrics that went completely “Laka Laka.” This further demonstrated that Walker understood his target audience and added to his Indian tour something special, as he blended local flavor with his set.
Within 24 hours, the video of this impromptu crossover moment has gone viral across social media. Fragments of the DJ blending the regional anthem with electronic beats have flooded Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube with thumping applauds from all corners of India for Walker embracing local culture. The buzz is not just limited to Pune or even Maharashtra — “Taambdi Chaamdi” has once again grabbed a pan-India audience through this iconic moment.
Producer Kratex and rapper Shreyas, the makers of “Taambdi Chaamdi,” have enjoyed tremendous success since its release, but it reached a new high with the endorsement by Walker. This was a moment of validation for the duo when they realized that their Marathi hit has resonated far beyond regional borders and now reached global ears. It’s really about Walker’s ability to take something such as a local culture track and make it into something almost international, that speaks to the performer’s skill and a wider power of music as a language.
