A video of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay girl dancing to the Bollywood song ‘Munni Badnaam‘ is going viral on the internet. Several people have got triggered by the video as the students are from the renowned IIT Bombay Campus. The video was uploaded by several students, which shows a female student performing on stage, along with a few other male students in the background. The clip has sparked debate on social media with many opinions being shared on it.
Even after the video has got a lot of attention online, IIT Bombay’s official social media channels have not shared anything about the video. People are looking forward to a formal statement regarding the incident, further fueling speculation and gossip surrounding the event. Watch video below
Audience has mixed reactions
The viral dance video has received quite a lot of criticism whether such performances align with the image and values associated with one of India’s top engineering institutions. Some social media users have expressed strong disapproval, questioning the appropriateness of the song choice as well as the nature of the performance. Several users were saying, “People go to IIT to study, but what is actually happening?” Others tagged the performance as “inappropriate“, “vulgar” and more. However, some were very positive and argued that dancing at a college event should not be subject to harsh judgment. Several said that it was a part of co-curricular activities which in fact promotes a well-rounded student experience. One user stated, “What is the issue, actually?” while another commented, “Nothing vulgar about this,” highlighting that Bollywood songs like Munni Badnaam are part of popular culture.
IIT Bombay not in position to support
Let us tell you that this incident might not be good for the institute, as right now IIT Bombay is making headlines due to its poor placement report for 2023-24. It has been reported that around 25% of its students were not able to secure jobs through campus placements. What is more shocking is that some students reportedly received job offers with starting salaries as low as INR 4 lakh per annum.
Hence, it is now IIT Bombay who will decide whether or not the controversy is addressed officially. This IIT viral video has definitely sparked debate between personal freedom and societal expectations in academic spaces.