'We Are The Most Famous On Instagram': PM Modi Reunites With Meloni After Viral 'Melody' Video

Last Updated:June 16, 2026, 22:15 IST

This was the first interaction between PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni, after their 'Melody' video broke the internet last month.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reunited with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at the G7 Summit after their viral ‘Melody’ video that broke the internet, with the latter commenting that they were the most famous leaders on Instagram.

PM Modi and Meloni exchanged warm greetings during a family photo at the G7 Summit in the presence of other world leaders, with the Italian PM saying, “Nice to see you again."

When PM Modi asked her whether she saw Instagram, Meloni quipped, “Yeah, we are the most famous on Instagram."

The interaction referred to a viral video of PM Modi gifting a packet of Parle’s Melody chocolate to Meloni during his visit to Italy last month, which got 10 million likes on Instagram.

Sharing the video of the special moment on the social media platform Instagram, Meloni wrote: “Thank you for the gift". The video featured both Modi and Meloni holding a packet of the popular toffee.

The interaction quickly went viral online, sparking a wave of reactions across X and Instagram. Social media users dubbed it “peak internet diplomacy" and “the ultimate #Melodi crossover". Within minutes, screenshots, memes and edited clips of the video flooded X and Instagram as many users applauded PM Modi for seemingly acknowledging one of the internet’s most talked-about political trends.

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