For Somali audiences, this film is a staple of the "Af Somali" dubbed era (mostly by Fanproj Productions). Like many Bollywood films dubbed into Somali, it is beloved because:
Ahmed was a young man who had lived in Minneapolis for ten years. He loved watching old Bollywood movies. One of his favorite phrases from the movies was which implies "This is style," "This is grandeur," or "Look at this amazing scene." yeh hai jalwa af somali
: While in London, Raj falls in love with Sonia (Ameesha Patel), the daughter of his father's advisor. For Somali audiences, this film is a staple
Information on dubbed Bollywood films legally. More details on the history of Somali dubbing (Turjumaan) . One of his favorite phrases from the movies
are mixed with Somali slang:
The most popular rendition is performed by or other local Somali artists who specialized in "Bollywood cover culture." The chorus changes from: Original Hindi: "Yeh hai jalwa, yeh hai jalwa, mera jalwa" To Somali: "Waa kan qalwa, waa kan qalwa, qalwakayga" (loosely translating to "This is my swagger/prestige").