International Dance Day: Indian Creators Who Took The Internet By Storm

29th April is celebrated as International Dance Day. Indian creators who love to show off their dancing skills on social media platforms are increasing in numbers by the day. They are inhibited not by age, gender or format. Dancing grannies and twinkle toed toddlers, homemakers and divas, they are bound by only one passion – dance!

On International Dance Day, The Reelstars brings to a list of Indian personalities who have gone viral with their dance moves on social media.

Professor Sanjeev Shrivastava – the Dancing Uncle

The first on the list is 50 year old Professor Sanjeev Shrivastava who is known as ‘Dancing Uncle’ from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. His dancing moves to “Aap Ke Aa Jane Se” from the 1987 film “Khudgarz” starring Govinda and Neelam started going viral. The video was shot in 2018, during the sangeet, as a part of his brother-in-law’s wedding ceremony in Gwalior. Furthermore, he claims to be a die-hard fan of actor Govinda for more than three decades. Shrivastava is keeping his fans entertained by sharing his dancing videos on his Instagram profile even today. Take a look!

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Ravi Bala Sharma – the Dancing Dadi

She’s everyone’s favourite ‘Dancing Dadi’. 65-year-old Ravi Bala Sharma is defying ageist dogmas and living her passion for dance. Recently, she broke the internet by dancing to the popular song ‘Khalasi’. Her infectious dance moves, choreography, and grace are commendable. Moreover, she keeps uploading her dance videos daily and her followers look forward to seeing her each time.

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Himank Mishra – The tween with the twinkle toes

The next in the list is young champ Himank Mishra who went viral for his dance moves on the trending Pahadi song ‘Gulabi Sharara’. Himank, a school-going kid with over 1.76 million followers on YouTube and 2 million fans on Instagram, receives immense love from his followers for his dance and charming personality. The 9 year old, whose accounts are manage by his mother, says his idols are Ronaldo and Tiger Shroff, and while his passion is dance, his aim is to become a footballer. Besides, the selection of songs and his effortless moves are always treat to watch.

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Harnidh Kaur Sodhi – Dance fireball

Dubai based Harnidh Kaur Sodhi is just 13 years old and has already won the hearts of fans with her extraordinary dance skills. And which she showcases on her Instagram handle. However, whether it be a Bollywood song, bhangra, or any piece of music. And there is nothing that Harnidh Kaur Sodhi can perform. Besides, she has gained fame for dancing to popular Indian songs like Naatu Naatu, London Thumakda, Oh Ho Ho Ho and many more.

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Kanchan Agrawat – homemaker turned dancer

Kanchan Agrawat originally from Jodhpur, her inherited her passion for dancing came from her father. However, due to societal discouragement and the tragic loss of her father at 15, she gave up dancing. However, after marriage and completing her education, she rediscovered her love for dance. A mother of two, her breakthrough came with social media. Besides, and where her dance videos went viral since she’s debuted in 2021. Therefore, dressed in simple saris, it’s her grace and charming facial expressions that have her fans waiting for more!

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Mangalaa Arun – Nicki Minaj among her fans!

Mangalaa Arun is as known for making dance reels wearing a saree as she is for her strong attitude. Moreover, this Kannadiga mother of three, went viral last year after one of her dance videos. And in which she wore a red saree with a mangal sutra. However, and dancing to popstar Rihanna’s iconic song ‘Rude Boy’, got noticed by none other than the ‘Queen of rap’ Nicki Minaj. Further, she is keeping the momentum on and treating her fans with her dance moves.

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On International Dance Day, Reel Stars wishes all the dancers and aspiring ones very good luck!