Did Kailash Kher take a dig at SZA? Singer imitates viral ‘Can I Get a Shambhu?' chant during concert. Internet divided

A recent concert by singer Kailash Kher in Agra has sparked an online debate after he recreated a viral moment originally associated with American artist SZA. The clip, now widely shared on Instagram and other platforms, shows Kailash opening his performance by echoing the now-famous line, “Can I get a Shambhu? Can I get a Shiv Shambhu?” The audience can be heard laughing before breaking into chants of “Har Har Mahadev.”

The moment instantly reminded many of SZA’s appearance at the Maha Shivratri celebrations held at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore.

The Original Viral Moment

SZA, whose real name is Solana Imani Rowe, had visited India and attended the Maha Shivratri event at the foundation led by spiritual leader Sadhguru. Dressed in a yellow saree, she greeted the crowd with “Namaskaram. Happy Maha Shivratri. Can I get a Shiv Shambhu?” encouraging the audience to join in.


The video quickly went viral. While some people appreciated her effort to connect with Indian culture, others were not sure how to react. The phrase itself became widely discussed online, with memes and commentary following soon after.

SZA later shared glimpses of her time at the ashram, where she participated in the intense Samyama programme. Reflecting on the experience, she wrote, “I have no words for my Samyama experience. No phone, no mirrors, no eye contact for 8+ days… for a fundamental yapper, I lost my mind… then found it.” She described the journey as overwhelming yet meaningful.

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Kailash Kher’s Concert Remark

At his Agra show, Kailash did not just repeat the line. After the crowd responded, he said, “Har Har Mahadev.” He then addressed the audience, adding, “Aap ko bata doon main ki Mahadev ka asar yeh hai ki sirf desh mein nahi, videsh mein bhi apni apni bhashao mein bhagwan ka smaran kar rahe hain yeh log.”

He further said, “Keh rahe hai, ‘Can I get a Shambhu?’ jaise koi samaan ho. Dekh rahe ho kitna bada asar ho raha hai desh, duniya mein? Toh ek saath bolenge Agra walon, ‘Har Har Mahadev.’ Yahi humara original aur desi style hai.”

Sharing the clip on Instagram, he captioned it, “Can I get a Shambhu?… Nah, Har Har Mahadev it is.”

Internet Divided

The video has led to mixed reactions. Some viewers felt Kailash was taking a light-hearted dig, while others believed he was defending what he called the “original” style of chanting. One comment read, “First in my bloodline to see kailash kher beefin with sza”. Another user wrote, “Bro that was her way of depicting love for shiv shambhu nd itz ok.” A third comment said, “Bhai there's no need of shaming her.. usse ni pta yaha ka culture! Vo hype krne ki aur support dikhaane ki hi koshish kr ri thi.”

At the same time, several fans supported Kailash and treated the moment as harmless humour. They felt he was highlighting how Indian spirituality is now being embraced globally, even if expressed differently.