A lighthearted video of Finnish President Alexander Stubb jogging with former Canadian Governor Mark Carney in London’s Hyde Park has gone viral, drawing particular interest in India. Shared on Stubb’s social media, the clip shows the two leaders running with their spouses and chatting informally.
During the run, Carney asked Stubb about his sudden Instagram popularity in India. Stubb replied that his follower count “went huge” after he said he had watched the Hindi film Dhurandhar, prompting amused reactions from Carney. The offhand remark — a blend of diplomacy and pop culture — quickly circulated on social platforms, with Indian users responding enthusiastically.
Dhurandhar is a two-part espionage saga inspired by real events, following an Indian intelligence operative undercover in Karachi to dismantle a terror network. Its sequel, Dhurandhar 2 – The Revenge, continues the story as Hamza Ali Mazari (alias Jaskirat Singh Rangi), played by Ranveer Singh, deepens his infiltration into Pakistan’s underworld while pursuing ISI agent Major Iqbal. The film also features Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal, and is directed by Aditya Dhar. Critics and audiences have praised its gripping narrative and powerful score.
The viral jogging clip underscores how pop culture references can unexpectedly intersect with international diplomacy and spark social media buzz.
