If you’ve been anywhere near Indian social media lately, you couldn’t have missed the firestorm: YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani and Bollywood’s very own Elli AvrRam sparked dating rumors after a suspiciously romantic post went viral only for fans to discover the “big reveal” was actually a swoon-worthy music video! The result? Millions fell for the prank, then promptly fell in love with the song ‘Chandaniya’ that’s now topping charts among Trending Music Videos on YouTube.
It all began when Ashish Chanchlani, one of India’s most-watched, most-loved YouTube comedians posted an adorable snapshot hugging Elli AvrRam, bouquet in hand, with a single, loaded caption: “Finally ❤️ ✨”. Fans went into detective mode. Were they dating? Was this a relationship soft launch? Every major fan page, meme handle and Bollywood gossip thread exploded overnight. Adding fuel to the fire, both Ashish and Elli kept the playful banter and mysterious joint appearances rolling, masterfully keeping their followers (and half of World) guessing.
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Ashish Chanchlani is no stranger to viral moments. Known for his quick-witted sketches, slapstick parody and a knack for pranking his vast digital family, Ashish has built an empire with relatable characters and riotous comic timing. His YouTube channel, with over 30 million+ subscribers, is the stuff of Indian digital legend and his every upload is an instant event.
Elli AvrRam, on the other hand, is the Swedish-Greek actress who’s carved out a niche in Bollywood, thanks to her dance numbers, dynamic presence and infectious charm. Whether it was her breakthrough in ‘Mickey Virus,’ her big splash in ‘Bigg Boss,’ or her show-stealing cameo in ‘Malang,’ Elli brings elegance, humour and sheer magnetism to every screen she graces. A favourite at fashion weeks and movie galas, Elli has also perfected the art of going viral, making her the perfect foil for Ashish’s antics.
What made the trolling gold-standard? Ashish’s deadpan sense of humour. Hours after their “couple pic” shook up stan Twitter, he posted a tongue-in-cheek video playfully mocking everyone who fell for the bait, signing off with his trademark “Aye katta!” Fans weren’t mad, they were impressed.
Then the truth dropped: their chemistry wasn’t offscreen romance, but onscreen magic in “Chandaniya,” a soulful, slow-burning love anthem from the album “Master of Melody,” presented by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series. Suddenly, all that suspense made perfect, poetic sense.
“Chandaniya” isn’t just another Bollywood ballad, it’s a beautifully shot, Venice-set music video steeped in longing, reunion and those moonlit vibes only the best love stories deliver. Sung by the melodious Vishal Mishra, with lyrics by Sayeed Quadri and composed by Mithoon (hello, master of heartbreak hits!), the track is produced and released by Indian music juggernaut T-Series. The video, directed by Dhruwal Patel and Jigar Mulani, traces the journey of a couple weathering long-distance, culminating with Elli’s surprise visit to Ashish’s café in Venice. Their day together is filled with romance, laughter and enough chemistry to cause a power outage.
Ashish and Elli had been spotted together at events and in reels for weeks, naturally setting the rumor mill in overdrive. His “finally” caption, combined with their easy camaraderie, sold the fantasy to eagle-eyed fans (and maybe even their DMs). But as some sharp followers guessed, it was all an elaborate (and very, very effective) promo move for the music video.
Today, “Chandaniya” sits firmly among the top trending music videos, gathering millions of views and endless chatter. In the end, fans aren’t just happy for the new song but for a classic Ashish Chanchlani prank that raised the bar for creator collabs in 2025.
So, did you fall for it too? Or did you call it from the start? Either way, “Chandaniya” just gave India its latest love anthem and maybe its slickest viral troll of the year.
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