This week on the Internet was a full-blown masala mix of glamour, drama, and pure desi hilarity the kind of viral moments that make you question if sleep is even worth it. From royal photo shoots to meme marathons and wholesome moments that made everyone go “aww,” here’s everything that had India’s social feeds screaming, scrolling, and sharing nonstop.
Pankaj Tripathi’s Royal Reinvention
Let’s start with the man who turned Instagram into a digital Durbar – Pankaj Tripathi. The actor’s recent photoshoot had him dressed like royalty straight out of a Sanjay Leela Bhansali dream. Velvet sherwanis, majestic poses, and that unbothered “I own this kingdom” gaze – fans were losing it. One user wrote, “This is Bridgerton meets Bihar,” and honestly, we couldn’t agree more.
Selena Gomez’s Internet-Shaking Wedding
In global-but-equally-desi chaos, Selena Gomez posted her “wedding” photos with Benny Blanco – and the Internet went into instant meltdown. Indian fans were halfway between sending virtual laddoos and crying over their teenage heartbreaks. “Another man gone because of commitment,” someone tweeted – pure emotional damage.
The Raghav–Emraan Meme Extravaganza
Meanwhile, Raghav Juyal and Emraan Hashmi unintentionally became meme material after the Bads of Bollywood trend hit full swing. Twitter was flooded with clips and edits that roasted everything from cringey dance moves to dramatic expressions. “Bollywood villain era 2.0 unlocked,” a user joked – and honestly, they weren’t wrong.
Ananya Panday’s GRWM Gone Wild
Ananya’s “Day in My Life” vlog took a hilarious turn when her dog photobombed mid-video – perfectly timed, perfectly chaotic. Fans instantly declared the pup the “real influencer,” and memes poured in faster than her skincare routine.
The No-Handshake Showdown
The India–Pakistan cricket match was meant to be all glory – until things got awkward. The Indian team refused to shake hands post-match and even declined the trophy as it was presented by Mohsin Naqvi. Social media went from cricket analysis to Koffee with Karan-level drama in seconds.
Uber’s Adorable Viral Ride
Uber struck gold (again) with its new ad featuring an 80-year-old couple booking a cab to surprise their grandson on his birthday. The wholesome clip melted hearts across timelines, proving that love – and technology – have no age limit.
Internet’s Unexpected Crush: The Meteor Shower
Amidst all the memes and meltdowns, desi netizens were busy turning skywatchers. The meteor shower that lit up Indian skies last weekend had everyone pretending to be poets. “Just me, the stars, and my existential dread,” wrote one user – mood.
From Tripathi’s royal glow-up to Selena’s shocker, this week was packed with viral moments that turned timelines into entertainment battlegrounds – and we loved every chaotic minute of it. Same time next week? Because clearly, desi virality never takes a day off.