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Traffic jam turned dance party: Bengaluru woman joins street dancers in viral moment. Watch

A woman, undeterred by Bengaluru's traffic, used the opportunity to join a group of dancers on the street, which made for a viral video on social media.

Published on: Oct 1, 2024, 09:24:14 IST
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In a heart-warming post, a woman stuck in Bengaluru's traffic made the most of her time by jumping out of her auto-rickshaw and joining a lively group of dancers on the street. The impromptu dance party captured the eyes of many, who lauded the woman for her carefree spirit.

The woman in the viral video won hearts online with her lively and enthusiastic dance. (Instagram)
The woman in the viral video won hearts online with her lively and enthusiastic dance. (Instagram)

The video shared both on Instagram and X shows the woman being encouraged by her friend to join the dancers group as they are waiting in Bengaluru's traffic, after which she exits her auto-rickshaw and immerses herself in a lively dance along with several others on the street.

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A video of her unexpected dance moves quickly gained popularity online. Posted by Sharanya Mohan on Instagram and Manjula Shobha on X, the footage captures her jumping out, enjoying the rhythm with the crowd, and then smoothly returning to her auto as the traffic gives way, as if it were the most ordinary thing in the world.

“POV: You're stuck in Bengaluru traffic”, she wrote as a caption, adding, “PS: I love namma uru vibes”

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“Bengaluru never fails to amaze me. all these years and I still end up having unique experiences from time to time :’) Thank you, Blr for being my home away from home and filling my life with wholesome experiences! These people were such a vibe,” she posted.

The post garnered as many as 13 lakh views on Instagram and was flooded with comments. See the video here:

“South Indian men ❤️❤️,” one user replied.

“The best reel I have seen today of my Namma Bengaluru!!! Loveeee it!” another shared.

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“You’re living most of the Bengaluru girls’ dream,” a user responded, with another posting, “Boys Energy Automatically Raised.”

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    Yamini C S

    Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More