A sibling duo from Islamabad, Pakistan, has gained social media’s attention for their lively dance performance set to the peppy Bollywood track What Jhumka. The track featured in the movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. In this trending video, Ahmad Khan Barki and his sister Lalarukh Aamir can be seen showcasing their dancing skills with exuberance and precision during a wedding celebration. The infectious energy of their performance elicited enthusiastic cheers and applause from the wedding guests.
This now-viral video, which was initially shared on August 29, has garnered a staggering 2.1 million views and continues to attract a growing audience. Its caption reads “Dropping Jhumkas in Islamabad”.
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Viewers were quick to express their admiration for the duo’s energetic performance, with one comment saying that the brother, Ahmad, is giving vibes reminiscent of Ranveer Singh’s characteristic energy in the film.
Additionally, another observer praised the performance and called it the “best dance ever”.
“Kahan milte hain aise bhai” said another comment, humorously inquiring about where to find someone as talented as the brother in the video.
The song, What Jhumka, originally crooned by Arijit Singh and Jonita Gandhi, has achieved considerable popularity since its release in July. Reportedly, it has secured its position among India’s top 100 music videos and currently resides at the fifth rank on YouTube India’s charts.
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was released in July 2023. The film features an ensemble cast including icons like Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi, alongside Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles. Produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, the film, despite its slow start at the box office with an initial collection of Rs 10.50 crore, gained momentum in metropolitan areas and held its own against competing releases like Gadar 2 and OMG 2 in its third week. The film has achieved an India Gross of Rs 172 crore, with a domestic share of Rs 67 crore.
Remarkably, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” has also made a significant impact in international markets, approaching a milestone of USD 20 million (approx. INR 165 crore) in overseas collections. This international success has contributed to the film’s worldwide gross, which now stands at an impressive Rs 337 crore. Notably, this positions the film as the highest-grossing romantic comedy in the history of Indian cinema.
first published: September 18, 2023, 14:36 IST