Bengaluru professor’s ‘Muqabala’ dance wins hearts; internet can’t stop watching on repeat mode

Energy, charisma, and a dash of unbothered swag, that’s what turned a Bengaluru professor into an overnight sensation. Professor Pushpa Raj, a faculty member at the Global Academy of Technology (GAT), is winning hearts across the internet with his electrifying dance to the iconic Bollywood track Muqabala.

The viral clip, originally posted by Instagram page gatalbum with the cheeky caption, “One more banger performance by our professor,” has clocked over 5.7 lakh likes and is still soaring. In the video, Professor Raj channels the effortless groove of dance legend Prabhu Deva, impressing not just students in the room but millions of viewers online.

What truly sealed the moment, though, was his flawless recovery from a wardrobe glitch, one of his shoes flew off mid-performance. Without missing a beat, the professor casually kicked off the other shoe and continued his performance, sparking thunderous cheers and applause from the crowd.

Social media couldn’t keep calm. Comments poured in, calling him a “dance master” and even comparing him to Michael Jackson. One user perfectly summed it up: “Ooffff, the way he removed another shoe. Sema styleeeeeee.” Another quipped, “In this college, staffs are more talented than students.”

This isn’t Professor Raj’s first brush with viral fame. He previously stunned viewers with a high-energy dance to a beatboxing track. With his natural rhythm, infectious energy, and cool demeanor, it’s clear this isn’t the last time we’ll see him breaking the internet.

One thing’s for sure, when it comes to setting the stage on fire, Professor Raj is in a league of his own.