Kriti Kharbanda leads 'Melody' meme fest from Bollywood
Mumbai, May 20
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi revived the widely popular "#Melodi" moment by gifting a packet of "Melody", a chewy toffee, to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, Bollywood actress Kriti Kharbanda joined the light-hearted meme fest on social media with a cheeky caption.
Kriti shared a string of pictures of herself dressed in earthy hues of brown, replicating the tones of the chewy toffee, which is filled with caramel.
She wrote in the caption section: "Yeh melody itni chocolatey kyun hai."
The "Melodi" phenomenon is a portmanteau combining the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Giorgia Meloni. It has frequently been used by social media users to highlight their light-hearted interactions at global platforms, often turning into viral moments that generate memes, discussions and widespread online engagement, while also symbolising a perceived strengthening of India-Italy relations.
The viral 'Melodi' trend originally gained momentum after Meloni posted a selfie on X during the COP28 summit in Dubai, where she captioned it, "Good friends at COP28, #Melodi". Till then, Melodi was just a meme hashtag used by Internet users.
Talking about the informal exchange by the iconic leaders, the video was shared by the Italian PM on Instagram, where she also spoke about the gesture and the gift received from the Indian Prime Minister.
Sharing the video of the moment, Meloni said, "Prime Minister Modi brought us a gift -- a very, very good toffee -- Melody," as both leaders were seen sharing a laugh during the interaction.
She further added in her caption, "Thank you for the gift."
Meanwhile, Kriti was last seen in Rana Naidu 2, an action crime drama. The show, which is headlined by Rana Daggubati, is adapted from the popular American Showtime series Ray Donovan.
The actress is married to actor Pulkit Samrat, with whom she got married in 2018, and they eventually started dating in 2019. The couple has worked together in films such as Veerey Ki Wedding, Pagalpanti and Taish. They got married in 2024.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, this makes me smile. It's refreshing to see world leaders being human and sharing light moments. The toffee wasn't just candy—it was a symbol of warmth and goodwill. Kudos to PM Modi for always adding a personal touch to diplomacy. And Kriti's post? That cheeky caption is pure relatable desi girl energy. 🙌
All good fun, but why do we always reduce serious diplomacy to memes and toffees? The India-Italy relations need substance beyond viral moments. Still, Kriti's caption was hilarious—"Yeh melody itni chocolatey kyun hai" had me rolling. At least someone's making the most of the moment. Entertainment value: 10/10. Serious policy impact: remains to be seen.
As a marketing professional, I'm in awe of how #Melodi became a global brand! A simple toffee turned into a diplomatic masterpiece. The PM's PR team deserves a raise. And Kriti Kharbanda jumping on the trend? Smart move—staying relevant with current affairs. Though I wish celebrities would use their influence for more serious causes too, this was harmless fun. 🌟
Love the lightheartedness! Politics can be so intense—this is a reminder that leaders are human too. Modi gifting a local sweet is such a warm gesture. And Meloni's reaction? Pure chemistry! India-Italy relations are on the upswing, and memes like this only make it more relatable for young people. #Melodi for the win! 🇮🇳🤝🇮🇹
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