Dil Jashn Bole': World Cup Anthem released, people find it c

As the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 draws closer, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipated the release of the official tournament anthem. On Thursday, September 20, the ICC unveiled "Dil Jashn Bole," a musical creation by the talented composer Pritam, featuring the charismatic Ranveer Singh. However, the anthem's debut triggered a whirlwind of reactions on social media, with opinions ranging from excitement to disappointment, where the latter seemed to dominate.

All Aboard the "One Day Xpress"

In the anthem's accompanying video, Ranveer Singh and Pritam take centre stage aboard the "One Day Xpress." They are joined by a star-studded ensemble, including Dhanashree Verma, YouTubers Flying Beast (aka Gaurav Taneja), gamer Tanmay Singh (Scout), Viraj Ghelani, Ruhee Dosani, presenter Jatin Sapru, and BeYouNick (aka Nikunj Lotia). Together, they embark on a joyous journey, singing, dancing, and even performing atop the train, accompanied by two alien-looking mascots. Surprisingly, the video hardly features a cricket stadium or real cricketers, despite celebrating the "greatest cricket Jashn ever."

Mixed Reactions from Fans

The release of the anthem elicited a diverse array of responses from fans, comparing it to memorable past anthems like 2015's "Mauka Mauka" and 2011's "De Ghuma Ke" by Shankar Ehsan Loy. Here's how fans reacted:

Cringe-Worthy Lyrics and AI-Generated Visuals: Some fans quickly noticed the cringe-inducing lyrics and uninspired visuals in the video.
Pakistani Uncle's Discontent: Notably, the anthem featured a small Pakistani flag in one frame, drawing dismay from some Pakistani fans.
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree's Presence: A humorous meme humorously captured Yuzvendra Chahal's apparent displeasure at being part of the squad, along with Dhanashree's unexpected appearance in the video.
Shoaib Akhtar's Take: The Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar, chimed in with a word or two, pointing out similarities to an older PSL anthem.
Flashy Visuals Draw Parallels: Fans couldn't help but draw parallels between the anthem's flashy visuals and those of past anthems.
Mixed Fan Reactions: The anthem left one fan in contemplation immediately after listening to it.

While the video quality may leave something to be desired, the anthem's audio, especially its beats, might have the potential to captivate audiences in stadiums during key moments like wickets falling or boundaries being hit. As the tournament unfolds, cricket fans will continue to wonder if "Dil Jashn Bole" can achieve the iconic status of past anthems like "Waka Waka, This Time for Africa."