Naseeruddin Shah's "Lakdi Ki Kathi" From Masoom: 42 Years On, Still a YouTube Sensation!

• The 42-year-old song "Lakdi Ki Kathi" from Naseeruddin Shah's 1983 film Masoom remains a massive hit on YouTube.
• The original video, featuring child actors Jugal Hansraj and Urmila Matondkar, has garnered approximately 391 million views.
• Animated versions of the song have pushed its combined viewership into the billion-view territory, with one video alone exceeding 971 million views.
• Despite its staggering popularity, "Lakdi Ki Kathi" hasn't entered YouTube's top 40 most-viewed songs due to fierce competition in the billion-view club.
• Another Masoom song, "Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi," has also found viral success on YouTube with 111 million views.

Why It Matters: "Lakdi Ki Kathi" from Masoom proves timeless, captivating new generations on YouTube decades later.