Bengaluru Professor’s Hip-Hop Dance Video Goes Viral, Wins Hearts Online

Bengaluru Professor’s Hip-Hop Dance Video Goes Viral, Wins Hearts Online

A professor who performed electrifying hip-hop dance after an academic lecture and became the star of the internet is Bengaluru's Global Academy of Technology (GAT) professor Pushpa Raj.

Sakshi GuptaUpdated: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 01:12 PM IST
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Professor Dance Video | Instagram (gatalbum)

Professor Dance Video: A professor who performed electrifying hip-hop dance after an academic lecture and became the star of the internet is Bengaluru's Global Academy of Technology (GAT) professor Pushpa Raj. In the viral video, the professor is seen showing off his moves, with students and netizens getting excited over it.

The video, first posted by GAT's official handle on Instagram, shows Professor Raj dancing with a flawless execution of dance moves inspired by legendary pop star Michael Jackson. In front of an upbeat audience made up of students and school staff, his playing is confident and precise, making a corridor of a school feel like a stadium. The energy is palpable as students swarm balconies and hallways, their applause and roars resonating all across campus. ​

Netzines reactions

The video has received more than 24 million views on Instagram. Professor Raj's surprising ability has gone viral on social media. Comments vary from praise of his dancing ability to jokey comments about his double duty. One user quipped, "He would have been my hero if I was his student during school or college," while another noted, "Bro living in the wrong profession," the third user said, "Bro brought MJ back to life."

This is not the only video of Pushpa Raj gone viral on social media. There are many more videos which have gained many views on the internet.

Student-teacher relationship

Professor Raj's dedication challenges conventional ideas about professors; sometimes passion and profession overlap in fascinating ways. The fact that he connects with students through a mutual appreciation of activity translates to a better student-teacher bond and shows the importance of keeping your passions alive in conjunction with your work life.

This example underscores the changing landscape of academia, as personal interests find new pathways to enhance the world of learning. Professor Raj's viral dance showcases not only the varied abilities that teachers have but also the joy of sharing those gifts with your peers in the classroom.

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