Saudi Arabian men dance to Bollywood track ‘Chammak Challo’, video goes viral

A viral video of an exuberant dance performance by Arab men is currently making waves on the internet, reportedly originating in Saudi Arabia. 

An Arab news outlet Riyadh Connect shared the video on its Instagram account, which captures the joy of Saudi men as they dance energetically to the Bollywood track 'Chammak Challo' from Shah Rukh Khan’s renowned movie Ra.One.

The video not only depicts the vibrant dance performance of Saudi men but also draws attention to their familiarity with the lyrics of the renowned Bollywood song. 

Arab men showcased their dance moves while dressed in traditional Saudi thawb.

Within a mere three days of its upload, the video has amassed an impressive 16.2 million views on Instagram, indicating the broad appeal of this cross-cultural celebration. 

Social media enthusiasts shared their reactions, highlighting the global influence of Indian music.

While some celebrated the lively spectacle of Arabs dancing to the popular track, others expressed displeasure, labelling the video as contradictory to Islamic principles.

On the other hand, numerous social media users asserted that the men seen in the video are not genuinely Arabs

“Indians dress up as arab lol they are not arab,” a comment read on the post.