Shree Hanuman Chalisa Hits 5 Billion YouTube Views, Second Indian Video to Achieve Feat

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Shree Hanuman Chalisa Hits 5 Billion YouTube Views, Second Indian Video to Achieve Feat
- •"Shree Hanuman Chalisa" by T-Series Bhakti Sagar has surpassed 5 billion views on YouTube, becoming the second Indian video to reach this milestone.
- •The video, uploaded on May 10, 2011, features the late Gulshan Kumar and is voiced by Hariharan, currently ranking as the 14th most-viewed video globally.
- •The first Indian video to hit 5 billion views was "Phonics Song with TWO Words" by ChuChu TV Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs, which now has 6.81 billion views and is the 7th most-viewed video.
- •India has a significant presence on YouTube, with seven Indian channels in the top 20 most-subscribed and four Indian videos in the top 20 most-viewed of all time.
- •Other Indian videos in the top 20 include "Lakdi Ki Kathi" (17th) and "Humpty the train on a fruits ride" (19th).
Why It Matters: Shree Hanuman Chalisa is the second Indian video to cross 5 billion YouTube views, highlighting India's global digital impact.
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