In a landmark moment that bridged cultures, actress and singer Iulia Vantur became the first Indian artist to perform a Bollywood song at the Vatican. The performance took place at the Paul VI Hall, where she sang “Teri Meri Prem Kahani” from the 2011 Salman Khan film Bodyguard, a song originally composed by Himesh Reshammiya. Her moving rendition in front of Pope Leo XIV and a global audience marked a historic milestone for Indian music on an international stage.

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Iulia’s performance was part of the 60th anniversary celebration of Nostra Aetate, the Vatican’s landmark declaration promoting interfaith harmony and mutual respect. The event drew thousands of dignitaries, artists, and spiritual leaders from around th

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