 In 1979, heart transplant pioneer, Christiaan Barnard and Australian actress, Chantal Contouri, performed the song together as part of Channel 7 Perth's annual Telethon.In the 1990s, the song provided the inspiration for the title and theme tune of the BBC radio and TV comedy programme of the same name, starring British-based Indian characters.In February 2013, the song was covered by Rowan Atkinson and Pixie Lott for a one off telethon From the Heart.