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Penn Badgley’s Edited Bollywood Dance Clip Goes Viral During 'You' Season 5 Launch

A fan-made edit of Badgley dancing to 'Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai' gains traction online, highlighting cross-cultural meme culture and coinciding with the Netflix show's final season premiere.

Overview

  • A viral Instagram edit shows Penn Badgley dancing to the Bollywood hit 'Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai,' though the original performance was set to Sleepy Hallow’s 'Anxiety.'
  • The video, posted by a meme page, amassed over 1.9 million views within hours, resonating particularly with Indian audiences.
  • Fans noted how Badgley’s dance moves unintentionally resembled the iconic choreography from the Bollywood song, fueling excitement and engagement.
  • Social media reactions included humorous references to Badgley's roles in 'You' and 'Gossip Girl,' blending pop culture nostalgia with cross-cultural humor.
  • The viral moment coincides with the April 24 premiere of the fifth and final season of Netflix’s 'You,' which Badgley is actively promoting.