Indian music possesses an infectious energy that can inspire anyone to dance, transcending cultural boundaries. This captivating vibe appeals not just to Indians but to people around the globe. Social media is awash with videos of foreigners dancing to Indian rhythms, many of which have gone viral. Recently, a video emerged featuring an Indian girl dancing with a US man in front of India Gate to a Bhojpuri song, captivating the internet.
The girl in the trending video is Sanam, known on Instagram as @sanam_dancer97. She often collaborates with international dancers to create videos at India Gate. In this clip, she dances with a US man to a Bhojpuri track performed by Khesari Lal Yadav and Shivani Singh. Sanam exhibits high energy, moving perfectly in sync with the song’s beats, while the man eagerly attempts to keep up, clearly enjoying himself.
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After Sanam shared the video on her Instagram, it quickly went viral, racking up over 4.5 million views and more than 143,000 likes. The post generated considerable buzz in the comments section as well.
One user remarked, “What kind of dance is this? I’ve never seen anything like it.” Another commented, “Look, people from Bihar are even getting foreigners to dance to their tunes.” A third user humorously said, “The foreigner must be thinking, where did I find her?” Additionally, another user noted, “It looks like the girl is playfully mocking the foreigner—he has no idea how to dance.” The global appeal of Indian music and films continues to shine, making it common to see foreigners embracing the dance moves of popular Indian songs.
