IIT Bombay Students’ ‘Vulgar’ Dance Ignites Controversy Online

The internet is currently abuzz with discussions about the definition of vulgarity after a video featuring a dance performance by students from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay went viral. The clip shows a group of students dancing to “Munni Badnaam” onstage, which has sparked controversy among some online viewers who deemed the performance “vulgar” and unsuitable for an educational setting.

According to the ‘IIT Bombay Uncuts’ YouTube channel, the dance was performed by students from Hostel 5, known for being one of the country’s top engineering institutions. The footage shared on X features a student in a crop top and skirt dancing to the song, joined by others and eliciting cheers from the audience.

One X user shared the video, asking, “IIT Bombay vulgar dance, what’s your opinion on this?”

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The video has gained 1.2 million views, leading to a flurry of comments debating the performance’s appropriateness.

Critics

Those critical of the dance had several objections. One user, Pihu, remarked, “Cheap…doesn’t look like that people get education here.” Another user stated, “I don’t blame them. From Kapil Sharma Show, Bollywood movies, IIFA awards, and countless others, these kids were raised seeing perverted dances like these on TV. The subversion has been successful; it’s ingrained in them. Blame parents and the media.”

Additionally, another commenter suggested, “Before you question them, question Bollywood and the entertainment industry. Question the songwriters and social media influencers. One thing leads to another, like a chain reaction. What you are seeing is one symptom of a syndrome.” X user Shawmava Mukherjee added, “It’s an item song that describes a woman as a product. If you do not find this ‘inappropriate’ in an educational institute, then you’re brainwashed.”

Supporters

Conversely, many individuals saw no issue with the dance, arguing that the students had worked hard to gain admission to the institute and deserved to enjoy their college experience. One user expressed, “People who can’t enter the gates of prestigious colleges should refrain from moral policing these meritorious students.”

Another user commented, “I don’t find anything vulgar,” while a third remarked, “If this is considered vulgarity, then do a protest in front of Mumbai film studios.” Someone else added, “OP has no idea what goes on at IIT Bombay. This doesn’t even make the top 200 list,” in reference to the vulgarity claims.