Video of economist Sanjeev Sanyal’s joyful dance to Ram bhajans goes viral: 'What energy'

A lighter side of Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC–PM), drew attention online after a video of him dancing energetically to devotional songs dedicated to Lord Ram was circulated on social media.

The clip, shared on X, showed Sanyal moving to bhajans during the Swarajya Conclave 2025, hosted by Sangam Talks in New Delhi. The gathering, which featured packed sessions and prominent speakers, witnessed the senior economist momentarily step away from his usual policy–focused image to reveal a more playful persona.

One X user, who posted the video, wrote: “Imagine being the guy who helps the PM run the economy, cosplays as a 10th–century shipbuilder, rewrites history textbooks, and then break dances on Ram bhajans. Yeah, that’s @sanjeevsanyal.”

The post quickly prompted reactions from viewers. One commenter remarked: “What an event and what energy! He is one of those mortals who has brilliance even in his nails! It was such joy witnessing this in person.”

Another user compared Sanyal’s demeanour to that of someone much younger, saying: “When I see him in videos, I see a 20–something boy enjoying various aspects of his life. Incredible writer – helped me unlearn so many things.” Others wrote: “Wow! Sirji’s got moves,” while another added: “One of the great young minds, we need more like him.”