Overview

• Pond posted the Instagram clip on September 23, the first day of Navratri, captioned “Happy Navratri 2025! Inspired by @swankyshiv.”
• Hindustan Times reported 1.3 million views and over 82,000 likes, while India Today said the video surpassed two million views.
• Comments lauded his energy and cultural enthusiasm, with users declaring him “approved to come to Gujarat” and saying he “dances better than 50% of Indians.”
• The video shows Pond in a white shirt performing spirited moves to “Dholida” in a living-room setting, reflecting the festival’s Garba vibe.
• Coverage notes his ongoing ‘Dancing Dad’ persona and past viral moments, and outlets differ on the track’s film attribution between Gangubai Kathiawadi and Loveyatri.