Viral video: Head of Department shake a leg at fresher's party, netizens call out 'backbencher behaviour'

A welcoming event for newcomers at Sanatana Dharma College in Alappuzha turned into an energetic celebration when the Head of Department (HOD) decided to join the students on the dance floor. The HOD's spontaneous decision to participate in the dance broke the usual professional distance, helping everyone feel more relaxed and comfortable. A video of the moment was shared on Instagram by @amalvmusic with the caption, "When your HOD matches your vibe."

The video quickly went viral as users admired the HOD for stepping away from the typical formal role and joining in the fun with the students in such an impromptu manner. In the clip, the students can be seen cheering and enjoying the dance, which added to the vibrant and cheerful atmosphere of the party.

Netizens React

Instagram users gushed over the Head Of The Department’s impeccable moves and also commented on how rare it was for students to have a playful HOD.

One user, im_vincy, humorously remarked, "Meanwhile, my HOD is asking, 'Why is everyone shouting? Where’s the disciplinary committee?'" Another user, kaniyan_poongundran, quipped, "Next day be like Memo issued by the college management."

A third commenter, shivacharan_22, added, "Meanwhile, my HOD would stop the dance and then join in with the faculty." Meanwhile, suyu_05 expressed disbelief, commenting, "Is this really happening in a college on Earth, or am I dreaming and watching a reel?"

Some quipped, “When a backbencher becomes HOD...”

The clip went viral on Instagram, gaining more than 3 million views and over 445K likes.