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Man Dances to Punjabi Beats on London Underground Escalator, Commuters Cheer

Viral footage of the performance to Panjabi MC’s “Mundian To Bach Ke” underlines an emerging wave of Punjabi music enlivening public British spaces.

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Man performs Bhangra on London Underground escalator (Photos: daweed.zet/Instagram)
London Underground escalator turned into a dance floor as a man performed to Punjabi music.
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Overview

  • A man carrying a portable speaker grooved to Panjabi MC’s “Mundian To Bach Ke” while descending a London Underground escalator.
  • Commuters paused to whistle, cheer, and record the spontaneous Bhangra performance on their phones.
  • Instagram user @daweed.zet shared the clip with the caption “Indian people are so happy,” and the video has amassed over 10,000 views.
  • This latest viral moment follows a recent Bollywood-style dance video at Oxford University, reinforcing a pattern of Indian music animating iconic UK landmarks.
  • Social media platforms have amplified these impromptu performances, spotlighting diaspora cultural expression in everyday public venues.