The Brunch round-up: The week and how it made us feel

That viral video of Vicky Kaushal dancing to Tauba Tauba isn’t Bad Newz at all. The reason it’s popular is because it fits just about any song. Go ahead, try it. Some 100 creators already have, and we’ve enjoyed scrolling through them. We think Tauba Tauba is the aloo of videos – versatile, delicious. Keto-friendly also.

Tinashe’s song, Nasty, is an Insta-Reel hit because of one specific line: “Is somebody going to match my freak?” That’s now a rallying call those seeking a friend or partner with the exact same quirks. Here are the kinks we love: Keeping headphones on, but music off; having a fav mug but being promiscuous with plates; being obsessed with Conan Gray. How is everyone still functioning?

It took three seasons of Mirzapur for the actor’s skills to pop. The show has gone off the rails, killing off characters, Game of Thrones style. But Ali, he’s no longer the grump. He’s holding his own against Pankaj Tripathi and Rasika Duggal. We’re actually empathising with his character, Guddu. Who’d have thought?

What do upma, sweet malpua, and spicy mirch ka salan have in common? They’re all on Taste Atlas’ 2024 list of worst-ranked Indian foods. Even aloo baingan makes it to the blacklist. What’s wrong with our countrymen? Would they rather endure Buldak? We’re digging into our upma and judging them.

Fawad Khan might be returning to Bollywood. But has he missed his chance? Oh, he’s still crush-worthy. But it seems like the obsession may have peaked already. Public opinion is fickle – we’re into hot rodent men now. And it’ll never be as exciting as the first time we discovered him. Man needs to bring more to the table.

Wild Wild Punjab on Netflix promises to be a non-toxic heartbroken guy flick. Almost an improved version of Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), with buddies helping one of their own through a weepy time. Cue the funny drunken moments. The common link? Actor Sunny Singh, who stars in both movies. Well, at least one of them looks like it’s doing it right.

Kevin Bacon wore a prosthetic disguise and tried living as a regular person. He hated it. Not being famous sucks, he admitted. No one cleared the queue so he could get coffee, no one randomly told him they loved him. He felt invisible. You know, like a regular, everyday human. Fame feels great, as we suspected. Wish the other stars would own up to it too.