Танзанийский участник «India's Got Latent 2» покорил зрителей исполнением маратхи и харьянавского хита

Who is Faizel? Meet the Tanzanian man who stole the show on Samay Raina's India’s Got Latent 2 with Marathi and Haryanvi songs Sneha Kumari | Aug 12, 2026, 13:39 IST A Tanzanian contestant named Faizel has grabbed attention after clips from India’s Got Latent 2 began circulating online. His unexpected connection with Indian languages, music and Bollywood has sparked curiosity among viewers, with his Marathi and Haryanvi performances becoming talking points. But who exactly is the man behind the viral clips? Image credit : Instagram | From Tanzania To Haryana, Faizel Is Winning Hearts On India’s Got Latent Samay Raina's latest members-only episode of India's Got Latent 2 is making rounds on the internet, as some clips seem to have leaked. But amid the celebrity panel of Badshah, Haarsh Limbachiyaa, Sourav Joshi, and Rajat Sood, a Tanzanian man stole the spotlight and has become the latest viral sensation after leaving comedian Samay Raina and the audience completely surprised. Now, the netizens are wondering who this man is, identified as Faisal (spelt as Faizel), who won attention with his performances of a Marathi song and Haryanvi track. And the most surprising part was his command over Indian songs in various languages. While he also spoke about his love for India, Indian languages and Bollywood movies. Who is 'Faizel', the Faisal, also known as Faizel, a Tanzanian contestant based in Haryana, recently grabbed attention after appearing on a members-only bonus episode of Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2. He entertained the viewers with performances of popular regional tracks, including the Marathi song Nakhrewali and a Haryanvi number, while also opening up about an emotional conversation with his mother. Meanwhile, during the episode, Faisal spoke warmly about his connection with India, Bollywood and its diverse languages. He also revealed that he can understand and speak several Indian languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi, Tamil and Marathi. His unexpected fluency and genuine love for Indian music quickly emerged as one of the most memorable moments of the episode. Amid this, the contestant is also receiving some hate comments after his take on India. Read More: The man behind the 'Chai Ki Tapri' song: How ex-Spotify employee Sourabh Pateriya built the AI powering the viral hit The internet seems to have fallen in love with the Tanzanian contestant; however, Faizel has been witnessing divided attention online. A user on Instagram said, "Faizel, a Tanzanian contestant on India's Got Latent, has been living in Haryana for three years. He impressed viewers by singing in Haryanvi, Punjabi and Marathi and spoke highly of India and the Indian government during the episode. ♥️" "Well he is not wrong...compared to his country we are better but at the same time, it's not wrong to question the gov for not providing us with better infra, healthcare, and education when the taxes are rising on regular basis," one said. While one called it "propaganda 😂". "Within 3 years he can learn 3 languages, but arrogant Hindian migrants don't learn the languages where they migrate for food and jobs." "These hatters can't digest INDIAS' growth...They just have real knowledge, and someone gave a reality check; they got offended," one wrote. Faizel also revealed that he has been living in Haryana for the past three years and credited the Indian government for supporting his education with financial help of around Rs 20000. Faizel also revealed that he sends a portion of the money to his mother and expressed his gratitude for the opportunities and support he has received in India. To which a user said, "And people in India are taking education loans and are struggling to pay back." "This is where our tax money is going, as rightly pointed out on Latent 🙌," Anther wrote. "And he still has an iPhone. Good use of the 20k. 😂" "Yaha k bache chai bechte huye dikh rahe hai 😂," one said. "Indian student struggling for basic sanitation and education. Foreign students receiving scholarships and money to live. Bullshit," one wrote. "20k government de rhi hai usko jiske hath me iPhone 17 Pro Series hai waah," and more such comments surfaced. When Samay asked Faizel whether he knew Marathi, the Tanzanian contestant responded with a surprising twist, saying he might not speak the language, but he could certainly sing in it. He then broke into a performance of the Marathi song 'Gaurai' and left both the panel and the audience pleasantly surprised. Faizel's confident delivery and pronunciation quickly won over the crowd, which cheered him on throughout the performance. But he wasn't done yet. In another clip which is also making rounds on social media, Faisal can be seen performing the popular Haryanvi track 'Bairan'. His second performance once again received an enthusiastic response, with Samay visibly enjoying the unexpected musical moment. Faisal’s ability to effortlessly perform regional Indian songs despite his Tanzanian roots made the clips particularly memorable and helped them catch attention online. Read More: Samay Raina donates Rs 10 lakh to Assam flood relief, internet revives old legal row, says 'Aab to Samay bhai ka case withdraw karlo' And the most surprising part was his command over Indian songs in various languages. While he also spoke about his love for India, Indian languages and Bollywood movies. Image credit : Instagram | Who Is Faizel? Who is 'Faizel', the Tanzanian contestant on India's Got Latent 2? Meanwhile, during the episode, Faisal spoke warmly about his connection with India, Bollywood and its diverse languages. He also revealed that he can understand and speak several Indian languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi, Tamil and Marathi. His unexpected fluency and genuine love for Indian music quickly emerged as one of the most memorable moments of the episode. Amid this, the contestant is also receiving some hate comments after his take on India. Read More: The man behind the 'Chai Ki Tapri' song: How ex-Spotify employee Sourabh Pateriya built the AI powering the viral hit Social media can't stop about 'Faizel' and his love of the Indian accent "Well he is not wrong...compared to his country we are better but at the same time, it's not wrong to question the gov for not providing us with better infra, healthcare, and education when the taxes are rising on regular basis," one said. While one called it "propaganda 😂". "Within 3 years he can learn 3 languages, but arrogant Hindian migrants don't learn the languages where they migrate for food and jobs." "These hatters can't digest INDIAS' growth...They just have real knowledge, and someone gave a reality check; they got offended," one wrote. Faizel also revealed that he has been living in Haryana for the past three years and credited the Indian government for supporting his education with financial help of around Rs 20000. Faizel also revealed that he sends a portion of the money to his mother and expressed his gratitude for the opportunities and support he has received in India. To which a user said, "And people in India are taking education loans and are struggling to pay back." "This is where our tax money is going, as rightly pointed out on Latent 🙌," Anther wrote. "And he still has an iPhone. Good use of the 20k. 😂" "Yaha k bache chai bechte huye dikh rahe hai 😂," one said. "Indian student struggling for basic sanitation and education. Foreign students receiving scholarships and money to live. Bullshit," one wrote. "20k government de rhi hai usko jiske hath me iPhone 17 Pro Series hai waah," and more such comments surfaced. Faizel leaves everyone impressed with his unexpected love for Marathi and Haryanvi music Image credit : Instagram | The Tanzanian Man Who Came To India, Learned Its Languages And Now Has Everyone Talking On India’s Got Latent His second performance once again received an enthusiastic response, with Samay visibly enjoying the unexpected musical moment. Faisal’s ability to effortlessly perform regional Indian songs despite his Tanzanian roots made the clips particularly memorable and helped them catch attention online. Read More: Samay Raina donates Rs 10 lakh to Assam flood relief, internet revives old legal row, says 'Aab to Samay bhai ka case withdraw karlo'