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Teen Dancer’s Sword-Balancing ‘Afghan Jalebi’ Reel Surpasses 80 Million Views

The 16-year-old from Chhattisgarh drew celebrity praise for sharing BTS footage that underscores the routine’s risk.

Overview

  • Lavanya Das Manikpuri balances a sword on her waist and then on her head while belly dancing to Katrina Kaif’s hit Afghan Jalebi.
  • The Instagram reel includes behind-the-scenes clips showing slips and retries, emphasizing the difficulty of the stunt.
  • Reported view counts in the latest coverage range from about 74 million to over 87 million as the video’s reach rapidly expanded.
  • Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez reacted to the reel with “Too good,” joining a flood of positive comments from viewers.
  • The teen had an earlier viral moment in June when Priyanka Chopra shared her dance to Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, boosting a following now reported at over 1.5 million.