Published 00:11 IST, August 5th 2023
Mumbai student dances to Bollywood song at graduation ceremony, gets warning | Watch
Last month, at the typically somber convocation ceremony, Arya Kothari danced to the popular Bollywood song Tenu Leke from the film Salaam-E-Ishq.
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Gruation day is a momentous occasion in any student’s life. special occasion, however, took an unexpected turn for one Arya Kothari. A video from his gruation went viral on social media. college student me a spectacle out of his convocation ceremony as he tried to d a dash of fun to proceedings. viral video featured Arya breaking into an impromptu dance.
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- Arya Kothari is a student of Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce in Mumbai.
- He shared video on his Instagram handle earlier in July.
Student nearly loses degree for dancing
Last month, at a typically formal convocation ceremony, Arya danced to popular Bollywood song Tenu Leke from film Salaam-E-Ishq as he me his way to podium. student's act, however, did t impress institute's leership, as pro vice chancellor Dr. Shar Mhaiskar informed him, "We're t going to give you ( certificate)."
student responded with a grin and said, "I'm really sorry, sir. A senior lecturer remarked, "This is a formal function.” As he gave certificate, Dr. Mhaiskar stated, "You cant do this ahe, again." As Arya accepted award and turned to leave, audience erupted in applause.
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Dancing on gruation: Celebration or offensive gesture?
Many people responded to viral video by stating that re was thing wrong with such a tiny act of joy. y said that Arya's dance should t have drawn such criticism because it was only a celebratory gesture. After years of effort and commitment, y believed. gruation day was an opportunity for students to show ir happiness.
However, some praised faculty's action, arguing that upholding gruation ceremony's seriousness was essential as any departure from trition h potential to diminish significance of event.
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event has prompted a larger debate about how to hold gruation ceremonies where re is a delicate balance between houring accomplishments and following formal etiquette. While Arya's dancing me some people smile, it also me some wonder wher such behaviour was suitable on such an important day.
00:04 IST, August 5th 2023