Why Netizens Are Using Shehzad Poonawalla's Viral 'Meri Maa Ka Birthday Hai' Line To Wish Taylor Swift

A long-forgotten political meme found new life online on Friday, this time colliding with global pop culture as Taylor Swift’s birthday sparked a wave of humorous edits on social media.The trend began

after influencer Simran Poonia shared an Instagram reel using the viral audio “Meri maa ka birthday hai”, instantly grabbing attention and amusing users across platforms. The sound clip, now deeply embedded in meme culture, originates from an old viral video of BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla, where he repeatedly uttered the line ''Meri Maa ka birthday hai'' during a heated exchange — a moment that quickly turned into internet folklore.

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In her reel, Simran creatively synced the iconic audio with visuals celebrating Taylor Swift’s birthday on December 13, reframing the phrase to humorously convey how Swifties treat the day as emotionally non-negotiable. The playful contrast between a political meme and a global pop icon struck a chord, making the video widely shareable.The crossover grew even bigger when Shehzad Poonawalla himself acknowledged the reel. Commenting “Khandan!” on Simran’s post, he embraced the meme’s resurgence and later amplified it further by reposting the video on his Instagram story.Social media users were quick to jump on the trend, praising the creativity behind blending an iconic Indian meme with Taylor Swift’s birthday celebrations. Many found the fusion hilarious, while others enjoyed seeing a political figure actively participate in meme culture.Adding to the momentum, another Instagram page shared a separate edit using the same audio, which was equally well received.

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Netizens applauded the creativity, calling the crossover an unexpected yet entertaining internet moment.