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UPSC second topper Animesh Pradhan’s throwback dance video takes over X. Seen it yet?

Animesh Pradhan, who secured AIR 2 in the UPSC Civil Services exam 2023, shared a throwback video of his dance, which is going viral.

Published on: Apr 23, 2024, 13:05:33 IST
By Trisha Sengupta
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A throwback video of UPSC second topper Animesh Pradhan has taken social media by storm. In the clip, he shows cool dance moves to a peppy song. Pradhan also re-shared the video on his X handle after it went viral.

The image, taken from a viral video, shows UPSC second topper Animesh Pradhan dancing. (X/@AnimeshPradhan_)
The image, taken from a viral video, shows UPSC second topper Animesh Pradhan dancing. (X/@AnimeshPradhan_)

“Some People are making my dance video viral on social media. Some enjoyment,” he wrote as he posted the video. In the clip, he is seen wearing a shirt and a pair of shorts while grooving to the song.

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Take a look at the viral dance video here:

“Actually, they are pushing you to make a YouTube channel,” wrote an X user.

“You are a star, Animesh. Congratulations. Stay blessed,” added another.

“Congratulations IAS sir. Very nice dance performance,” joined a third.

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“I'm more in awe of the colour combo of shirt and pants,” posted a fourth.

Animesh Pradhan secured AIR 2 in the UPSC Civil Services exam 2023. He completed his B Tech in Computer Science from NIT Rourkela and works with Indian Oil Corporation as an information systems officer.

"I had joined test series and mentorship programmes of many coaching institutes. I believe there is no substitute for hard work, though luck is said to be a factor to some extent. If I can achieve success in an adverse situation, anyone can achieve it,” Pradhan told HT.

What are your thoughts on this throwback dance video of the UPSC second topper?

 
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Trisha Sengupta

Trisha 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.

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