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Anuradha Iyengar’s Bharatanatyam-Freestyle Fusion of ‘Shaky’ Goes Viral on Instagram

The reel reignited public interest in Sanju Rathod’s hit song after influencer Dhanashree Verma formally endorsed the performance.

Overview

  • Anuradha Iyengar choreographed and released the fusion video on Instagram on July 28, featuring six dancers blending Bharatanatyam’s expressive mudras and footwork with dynamic freestyle moves.
  • The reel has surpassed 500,000 views and attracted widespread praise for its precise synchronization and innovative choreography.
  • The dancers interwove classical dance vocabulary with contemporary flourishes, notably replicating Shah Rukh Khan’s signature arms-outstretched pose.
  • Influencer Dhanashree Verma formally endorsed the performance by liking the Instagram post, further amplifying its social media reach.
  • Sanju Rathod’s April release “Shaky” featuring Isha Malviya combines Marathi folk, Rajasthani melodies, hip hop, and Afro beats, a fusion now reshaped through this Bharatanatyam reinterpretation.