Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, has made history as the youngest mayor of New York City and the first Indian-American Muslim to hold the position. His victory celebration took an unexpected Bollywood turn when “Dhoom Machale,” the title track from the 2004 film “Dhoom,” played following his first post-results speech.
As the song played, Mamdani waved to supporters before embracing his wife, Rama Duwaji. He was later joined on stage by his parents—Ugandan scholar Mahmood Mamdani and Indian filmmaker Mira Nair. The unconventional music choice sparked widespread reaction on social media, with one X user describing it as Mamdani’s “unreal aura,” while another called it a “perfect finale for a campaign that shattered norms and electrified New York’s political stage.”
Zohran Mamdani closes victory speech as mayor of New York to Dhoom Machale. This is like a Bollywood movie in real life 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/2M9ic2wazO
— sohom (@AwaaraHoon) November 5, 2025
Victory Speech Targets Trump, Promises Generational Change
In his victory address, Zohran Mamdani credited New York’s younger generation for his election win. “We’ll fight for you because we are you. The future is in our hands. My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty,” he declared.
Mamdani directly challenged President Donald Trump, stating: “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.”
He continued, “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us… If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.”
Inauguration Set for January
Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to be sworn in as New York City’s mayor on January 1. Following major media outlets declaring his victory, he posted a video from City Hall subway station in New York. The footage captured a train announcement declaring “Zohran for New York City” as it stopped at the station, with an automated voice noting that City Hall was the next and final stop.
The historic election marks a significant shift in New York City’s political landscape, bringing the nation’s largest city under the leadership of its youngest mayor and first Indian-American Muslim chief executive.
