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NDTV
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Indian Man's Impromptu 'Bhangra' On London Underground Escalator Goes Viral
A video has surfaced online showing a man dancing to a Punjabi song on a London Underground escalator, complete with a portable speaker. The clip captures the man casually riding down the escalator while blasting music and busting out energetic dance moves to 'Mundian To Bach Ke' seemingly carefree about the surrounding crowd. As the energetic beats fill the station, he breaks into lively dance moves, ignoring the crowd around him. The commuters' reactions range from stunned surprise to enthusiastic cheers and whistles, with many capturing the moment on their phones. The video shared on Instagram by was captioned: "Indian people are so happy." Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @ The video is racking up views and impressing users with the man's infectious energy and smooth dance moves. One user wrote, "Bring it on again!" Another commented, "Banger banger banger!" Recently, another video featuring Indian men grooving to the Bollywood hit 'Desi Boyz' on Oxford University's picturesque campus went viral. Dressed in casual attire, the men were seen busting out high-energy moves in iconic locations like Lady Margaret Hall and other university landmarks. "Check out this incredible Bollywood dance video filmed at Lady Margaret Hall and other iconic Oxford spots – created by alumnus Druv Punjabi and crew," the caption of the video read.
Khaleej Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Meet the physics grad behind Oxford's viral Bollywood moment
When Druv Punjabi first stepped onto the hallowed grounds of Oxford University to pursue a master's in mathematical and theoretical physics, his mind was set on equations, research papers, and the mysteries of the universe. But just a year later, the Dubai-based Indian expat found himself at the centre of a social media moment — choreographing and starring in a Bollywood dance video that would light up the Internet, capturing imaginations across the globe. Set to the catchy beats of Indian pop song 'Desi Boyz', the video features Druv and his friends dancing with full Bollywood flair across iconic Oxford backdrops — Radcliffe Camera, cobbled quads, Gothic archways — infusing the iconic academic halls with colour, rhythm and unapologetic joy. 'I wanted to blend Bollywood's energy with Oxford's iconic and historic backdrop,' says Druv, speaking from Dubai, where he now lives with his family. 'I believed it would show the fusion of two vibrant cultures, and it was a way for us to express our creative side and the form of dance that we all enjoyed so much.' At 24, Druv has already lived a life marked by bold contrasts and unexpected twists. Born and raised between continents, he completed his undergraduate studies in mathematics and physics at UC Berkeley before moving to Dubai in 2022. The following year, he joined the University of Oxford for a one-year master's programme in physics — one of the most rigorous courses at one of the most prestigious institutions in the world. But amidst the world of string theory and quantum mechanics, a different kind of rhythm was also gaining momentum. 'I've been making dance videos since 2022,' says Druv. 'During my time at Oxford, I formed a Bollywood dance group with three other close friends. I always wanted to make a dance video at Oxford, and had the song 'Desi Boyz' in mind for a while.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Druv Punjabi (@druvphk) Much to Druv and his friends' delight, the University of Oxford's official social media team didn't just like the video, they asked to feature it on their own platforms. 'We hoped the video would have a strong reach, but were very pleasantly surprised when Oxford University themselves reached out to us asking if they could share it on World Music Day,' Druv recalls. 'The response after the university shared it simply blew us away.' The video now has hundreds of thousands of views across platforms and is being celebrated as a unique cultural moment, shared by Indian diaspora pages, cheered on by Bollywood fans, and appreciated by students and faculty alike. 'From making a soundtrack and choreographing our steps to filming and editing, there was a great sense of excitement and anticipation, especially between us dancers,' he says. 'We knew we were creating something special that had not been done before. After the video went live, several of Oxford's pages and channels shared it, and we were really happy with how positively our friends and the broader community reacted to it.' Druv is also quick to point out that this is not his first brush with creating dance content. One of his earliest videos — a remake of the song 'All Is Well' from 3 Idiots — even caught the attention of director Rajkumar Hirani and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra. 'We filmed on weekends and even brought in one of Berkeley's most renowned professors for a part of it,' Druv adds. 'The video, when finally released, was completely unexpected for everyone and even garnered the personal praise of Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra themselves.' Since then, dance has become more than a hobby for him. It's become a form of expression, a creative counterweight to the contrasting intensity of his chosen path: physics. 'Making dance videos has been my way of balancing my creative side with my technical side,' he says. 'I deeply love and wish to continue them both in the future.' Now back in Dubai, Druv is turning his attention to another lifelong dream: a career in aerospace. 'My ultimate dream has always been to be an astronaut,' he says. 'That's what I'm focusing on now here in Dubai.' But he's not hanging up his dance shoes just yet. 'I definitely want to continue performing and creating dance videos on my Instagram and YouTube pages,' he adds. 'This video at Oxford was just one of many ideas that I have, and I'll be pursuing the others very soon.'
South China Morning Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Bollywood dance video filmed at Oxford University goes viral on Instagram
A group of current and former Oxford University students have become an online sensation after a Bollywood-style video shot around the prestigious British campus went viral. The performance involving about seven friends was shot to Desi Boyz, the title track of the 2011 romantic comedy of the same name starring Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangada Singh. The idea for the clip came from Druv Punjabi, an Oxford alumnus who was born and raised in Hong Kong. 'This is something I had wanted to do for a long time,' says Punjabi by phone from Dubai, where he is now based. 'We really wanted to show off Oxford and the surrounding cityscape, so when the university said they were keen to collaborate it came as a bit of a shock.' Another shock was to follow, with the video blowing up online. So far it has racked up more than 240,000 views.
Indian Express
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Oxford University students dance to title track from Akshay Kumar, John Abraham-starrer ‘Desi Boyz', win hearts: ‘Science has never looked hotter'
A group of students studying at Oxford University in the United Kingdom has taken the internet by storm after dancing to the title track of Desi Boyz – Make Some Noise for the Desi Boyz – at several iconic locations on campus, including Lady Margaret Hall. Originally sung by KK and Bob, the Bollywood song features Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. In the now-viral video, several 'desi boys' can be seen dancing to the song in gardens, halls, cobblestone paths, and other places. The video has been conceptualised and directed by Oxford alumnus Druv Punjabi and his crew. 'Check out this incredible Bollywood dance video filmed at Lady Margaret Hall and other iconic Oxford spots…' the caption read. Watch here: A post shared by Druv Punjabi (@druvphk) Several social media users have hailed the choreography. 'Guys! science has never looked hotter! Please, don't stop!' a user wrote. 'This is super incredible… Such a big achievement… The halls of Oxford University echoing with bollywood mashups,' another user commented. 'You give me dance, culture, smile, Oxford, for me you devoured,' a third user reacted. 'So good that I couldn't stop smiling,' a fourth user said. In 2022, Sikh-Canadian educator Gurdeep Pandher became an overnight Internet sensation after a video of him performing bhangra in -40 degree Celsius in Yukon, Canada went viral. In the same year, a video of a youngster performing bhangra at Heathrow Airport in the UK upon reuniting with his friend after a long time won hearts on social media.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Watch: Desi boys dazzle at Oxford University with Bollywood dance performance; Netizens are obsessed!
Oxford University is painted in the colours of Bollywood as a group of students decided to perform 'Desi Boyz' at the famous locations across the campus! The video went viral in no time, with netizens loving how Oxford University gets a taste of Bollywood. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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 🔥🔥'
