A viral video of a dance performance by students of Uttaranchal University at a college event has garnered widespread attention online, garnering over 28 million views on Instagram.

The clip, shared by Saniya Raithwan, shows boys and girls dancing to a Hindi song during an ‘icebreaker’ event. However, the mood changes dramatically when the students realise that the song is about Raksha Bandhan, leading to an unexpected twist.

The video begins with a girl leading a younger boy onto the dance floor.

But when the meaning of the song becomes clear, the boy leaves the dance floor laughing and the whole group bursts into laughter. The comment section is full of humor and sympathy for the boy, with users joking: “Sara Mood Kharab Kar Diya.”

Internet users noticed the unexpected twist with comments like “Not ice-breaking, but heartbreaking” and “The ending is unpredictable.”

Another user noted, “The expression on his face changed.” The reactions reflect the humor and surprise of the moment, showing how the dance performance took an unexpected turn.

Another comment aptly described the moment as “Destroy their happiness in seconds.”

Icebreaker ceremonies are events usually organised by senior students to welcome new students and give them a sense of community within the institute. These ceremonies aim to make new students feel comfortable in the new social environment through interaction and socialisation.