US dad dances to title track of Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De India to celebrate Independence Day
The video opens to show the US man named Ricky Pond dressed in traditional Indian attire.
The social media is abuzz with different kinds of posts from people celebrating India’s 75th Independence Day. Amid the different posts, a video of a dad from the US named Ricky Pond has captured people’s attention. The clip shows him celebrating the day while grooving to the title track of the film Chak De India. It is sports drama released in 2007 with actor Shah Rukh Khan as the protagonist.
The video opens to show Pond dressed in traditional Indian attire. He skillfully showcases some moves while dancing to the popular song.
Take a look at the video:
The video has been shared a little over an hour ago. The clip, since being posted, has gathered more than 35,000 likes and the numbers are quickly increasing. People shared various love-filled comments to appreciate Pond’s gesture.
“Aww, thank you so much for the lovely gesture,” wrote an Instagram user. “Love love love the spirit,” expressed another. “Superb,” commented a third.
This is, however, not the first video of Pond where he dances to an Indian song. His Instagram page is filled with videos of him dancing to songs of different Indian languages.
What are your thoughts on the video?
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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