Watch: Desi boys dazzle at Oxford University with Bollywood dance performance; Netizens are obsessed!
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The trending video of 'Desi Boys' dancing their heart out at Oxford University
The video, which has created a stir on the internet, features a group of boys in their casual, comfy attire performing a swag-packed, energetic performance on 'Desi Boyz' in the gardens, halls, and stone paths of Oxford University. The shoot locations include Lady Margaret Hall and other iconic spots.
Further, created by alumnus Druv Punjabi and his crew and shared by the handle @druvphk, the video has been posted with the caption, "Check out this incredible Bollywood dance video filmed at Lady Margaret Hall and other iconic Oxford spots – created by alumnus Druv Punjabi and crew."
Check out the video here:
Netizens can't get enough of it
The dance video is being loved and appreciated for several reasons. Of course, the moves are too engaging to miss, and the energy is beyond the charts, but more importantly, it is the cultural infusion that is stealing hearts. Painting the foreign land in the colours of Bollywood with the famous John Abraham and Akshay Kumar song has impressed one and all. Released in 2012 as the title song for 'Desi Boyz,' this track, with its catchy lyrics and moves, was a big hit, and now again it is breaking the internet.
It came as no surprise when the video went viral and the comment section got flooded with messages. 'God Bless you, Desi Boys - lovely to see the Indian Culture coming through to University Of Oxford,' commented a user.
Another netizen wrote - 'Aah bollywood making it to Oxford halls, seriously vocal for local working guys'.
A few more comments:
'This is super incredible... Such a big achievement... The halls of Oxford University echoing with bollywood mashups 🙌❤️'
'Loved the desi boys in Oxford. ❤️😍'
'You give me dance, culture, smile, Oxford, for me you devoured 🔥🔥'
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