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Chetan Bhagat’s IIT Delhi Dance Video Goes Viral, Sparks Internet Curiosity
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 11:49 AM
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Author Chetan Bhagat shared a dance video with friends from IIT Delhi that has quickly become a trending sensation online, prompting many viewers to wonder why he chose to post it.
Author Chetan Bhagat recently posted a short dance clip featuring himself and several friends from IIT Delhi. The video, shot in a casual setting, shows Bhagat performing upbeat moves that contrast with his usual literary persona.
Within hours of its release, the clip accumulated millions of views and shares across major social media platforms. The rapid spread has turned the video into a trending topic, with users tagging it in their own posts and reposting it in various groups.
A significant portion of the comments on the video ask, "Why Chetan why?" Many viewers express surprise at the author’s sudden appearance as a dancer and speculate about the motivation behind the post. The phrase has become a meme among online communities.
The incident highlights Bhagat’s broad appeal beyond his novels, demonstrating how his presence on social media can engage a younger audience and spark widespread discussion.
Within hours of its release, the clip accumulated millions of views and shares across major social media platforms. The rapid spread has turned the video into a trending topic, with users tagging it in their own posts and reposting it in various groups.
A significant portion of the comments on the video ask, "Why Chetan why?" Many viewers express surprise at the author’s sudden appearance as a dancer and speculate about the motivation behind the post. The phrase has become a meme among online communities.
The incident highlights Bhagat’s broad appeal beyond his novels, demonstrating how his presence on social media can engage a younger audience and spark widespread discussion.