Christmas seems to have come early this year, and it brought with it a gift no one asked for — Shalini Passi joining forces with ‘Lord’ Darshan for a ‘festive’ duet! Yes, you read that right. As it turns out, the Delhi socialite collaborated with auto-tune king, Darshan Magdum, to drop an unexpected Christmas collab on Netflix, and social media is still trying to figure out whether it was supposed to sound good or intended for a joke.
Shalini Passi joins hands with ‘Lord’ Darshan for a ‘fabulous life’ duet
Shalini Passi, the Delhi-based socialite, philanthropist and art connoisseur, gained substantial fame for her bold fashion and quirks in Netflix’s Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. The maximalist diva once again managed to grab the limelight, but this time, it was for a reason that no one expected. Passi teamed up with Darshan Magdum, better known as ‘Lord Darshan’, a viral social media sensation for his auto-tuned covers.
On December 23, 2024, Netflix India dropped the collab on their YouTube channel and shared a sneak peek of the same on their IG handle with the caption:
“The Shalini Passi & Lord Darshan in a duet makes for a fabulous life.”
In the music video, the maximalist queen, Salini Passi, once again dressed to dazzle. Shalini sported a glittery blue jumpsuit with her signature high ponytail, while Darshan shone brighter than a Christmas star in a metallic tuxedo and quirky sunglasses. Together, they delivered a song that is, well, unforgettable to say the least!
Shalini Passi and Darshan’s collaboration sparked a flurry of reaction
Well, netizens had a range of reactions to the bizarre collaboration, ranging from confusion to outright hilarity. One user wrote, “Gonna tell my kids this was Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga,” while another quipped, “The collab of 2024 we didn’t know we needed but got anyway!” The internet wasn’t holding back on its critique either, with one Reddit user dubbing the track as “Dhinchak Pooja meets Bhojpuri disco.”
Reacting to the chaotic video, netizens were quick to notice that Shalini’s meme-worthy quotes were used in the song lyrics. Shalini’s iconic line, “The only reason I don’t hold grudges is because it affects my skin” was the hook of the song. Reacting to Shalini’s singing lessons which were also featured on Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, one user commented: “The singing classes DEFINITELY worked.”, while another comment read: “Finally Lord Darshan has found a worthy competitor”.
Check out the video here.
A new era of entertainment or just cringe?
Shalini and Darshan’s unexpected duet might not be the best song you ever heard, but it certainly has taken the internet by storm. While fans were divided over the actual quality of the duet, it undeniably struck a chord in pop culture. Many wondered if this was Netflix’s way of ushering in a new era of ironic entertainment. A user also suggested that the song deserved its own genre.
Who is Lord Darshan?
For the uninitiated, Darshan Magdum is a social media creator who shot to fame with his hilariously auto-tuned covers of global hits, earning him a loyal fanbase on Instagram. His covers of Hymn for the Weekend and Blinding Lights even caught the attention of Bruno Mars himself. Pairing him with the flamboyant Shalini Passi was either a stroke of pure genius or a marketing gamble.
What do you think of this unexpected collaboration between Shalini Passi and Darshan Magdum?
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