Malaika Arora cheers as Jaideep Ahlawat steals spotlight with Bhangra at IFFM

Jaideep Alhawat impresses with his Bhangra moves

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat was the unanticipated star of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 after captivating the audience with an impromptu bhangra routine. The incident happened at the Remitly IFFM Dance Competition, where casting director Mukesh Chhabra and Malaika Arora joined Jaideep on stage.

Even though all three joined in the fun, Jaideep's unbridled enthusiasm and flawless Punjabi dancing skills were what really lit up the stage and went viral on the internet right away.

The entertaining video, which featured Malaika and Mukesh following a dancer's lead, was posted on the official IFFM page on Saturday. The atmosphere was totally changed when Jaideep jumped into action, just as the performance appeared to be getting into rhythm.

The audience cheered instantly at his carefree style and unbridled joy, and Malaika, clearly impressed, applauded with gusto. "Once more!" was soon chanted by the audience as Jaideep's charisma took over the moment.

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Fans online were equally captivated, flooding the comments section with admiration. One remarked, “Bhai, I didn’t even notice Malaika until the end.” Another gushed, “Very well done Jaideep u know Punjabi moves u rocked.” Many hailed his performance as a “vibe” and clamoured to see him bring the same energy to future dance numbers on screen.

At IFFM 2025, Jaideep had more than just the bhangra spectacle to be happy about. For his captivating performance as Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary in Paatal Lok Season 2, the celebrated actor was also recognised with the Best Actor – Web Series award.

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His reputation as one of the most versatile actors in modern Indian cinema has been cemented by the widespread acclaim for his nuanced and intense performance in the popular crime drama.

Jaideep Ahlawat was able to convey the festival's spirit of celebration and artistic spirit through his impromptu dance and well-earned award win. Jaideep is a unique and versatile talent that is admired by both peers and fans. The viral video now serves as evidence that, in addition to his skill as a serious actor, he can also electrify audiences with his playful side.