Australian creator goes viral with Modi's dialogue, shares experience living in an Indian village

Background: This photograph taken on May 29, 2026 shows herdsman Sawai Singh Bhati's family house (C) and the mud-kitchen (L) in Sanwata village on the outskirts of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer city. (Source: Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP). Inset: Joseph (Joe) Freeman. Credit: (Suppplied by Joe Freeman)

Australian content creator Joseph 'Joe' Freeman’s lip-sync reel on a dialogue from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Melbourne address went viral, gaining around 18 million views (at the time of publication). In this SBS Hindi interview, Joe talks about his journey of learning Hindi, his experiences living in a Rajasthan village, cultural differences between Australia and India, and some unusual moments from his time there. He also shares his views on rising anti-immigration sentiment around the world and the importance of inclusion and understanding between communities.

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