Nora Fatehi shares glimpse of making FIFA song 'SIIR SIIR': Made it with a lot of heart, soul
Mumbai, June 17
Bollywood dancing diva Nora Fatehi has shared a glimpse from the making of the FIFA song "SIIR SIIR" with DJ Sanjoy and French singer Vegedream.
Nora shared a video on the photo-sharing website, where she is seen singing alongside Vegedream while Sanjoy added beats to the track.
Nora wrote as the caption: "We made this song with a lot of heart and soul please stream SIIR SIIR on Spotify #fifaworldcup2026 #siirsiir #norafatehi @sanjoyd @vegedream."
Nora was seen headlining the second Opening ceremony in Toronto and performed the official World Cup song 'Siir Siir'.
The other performers in the opening ceremony included names such as Vegedream and Sanjoy. The celebration in Toronto also had performances from Jessie Reyez and Alessia Cara before the kick-off. Palestinian artist Elyanna also performed at the Opening Ceremony in Toronto.
The actress of Moroccan descent had earlier shared a glimpse from the first World Cup game she attended, which was between Morocco and Brazil. She was seen carrying the Moroccan flag and was seen singing the anthem ahead of the match.
Nora was also seen posing for pictures as she watched the match, which ended in a draw, with Ismael Saibari scoring for Morocco and Vinicius Junior equalizing for Brazil.
She wrote as the caption: "Morocco Vs Brazil. 1st game of the Worldcup."
Nora first found fame with her work in Telugu films for her special appearance songs in films like Temper, Baahubali: The Beginning and Kick 2 and has also starred in two Malayalam films, Double Barrel and Kayamkulam Kochunni.
Nora was seen as a contestant in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss in 2015, hosted by Salman Khan. In 2016, she participated in the reality television dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. She was also seen in films such as Street Dancer 3D and Bhuj: The Pride of India.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I've listened to "SIIR SIIR" on Spotify and it's actually catchy. But I wish the Indian connect was stronger – like a few Hindi lyrics or a desi beat mixed in. Still, happy for her that she's getting this platform. From Bigg Boss to FIFA stage, she's come a long way. 🎶
I appreciate the effort but honestly, as a football fan, I feel these opening ceremonies are just distractions. The real magic is on the pitch – like that Morocco vs Brazil game she watched. And let's be real, she's more of a dancer than a singer. The song is average at best. 🤷♂️
Kudos to Nora for making it big internationally! But can we talk about how she literally went from being trolled on Bigg Boss to headlining a FIFA opening ceremony? The girl has serious hustle. And seeing her with the Moroccan flag was heartwarming. ❤️🇲🇦
Just a thought – why does Bollywood always push item dancers as our global representatives? We have so many talented classical dancers and musicians who could also showcase Indian culture. But I get it, she's built a brand. At least she's putting India on the map in her own way. 🎤
Honestly, I'm amazed at the lineup – Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Alessia Cara AND Nora? That's some serious diversity. And the fact that she carried the Moroccan flag is so wholesome. She's not forgetting where she comes from. More power to her! 💪
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