A professor from Pune has taken social media by surprise after a video of him singing the iconic song Mehbooba Mehbooba from Sholay went viral online, turning students into his fans.
The clip, shared on Instagram by user Nupur Mall, shows the professor confidently performing on stage during a college event, leaving students cheering and visibly thrilled.
According to the post, the performance took place during “Drishti 2026”, a college event at Sri Balaji University. The video captures the professor fully immersed in the act, delivering the classic number with energy and flair as the audience applauds and encourages him throughout. As the performance ended, students were seen demanding an encore, reflecting the excitement in the crowd. The caption on the video read, “We students went for attendance but came back as fans of the professor.”
In her caption, Nupur Mall wrote, “When your professor has more vibe than your playlist,” highlighting the unexpected and lively moment from campus life.
The clip has quickly gained traction online, amassing over 5.5 million views and more than 691k likes within a short span, drawing widespread attention.
Internet reacts to viral performance
Social media users flooded the comments section, praising the professor’s confidence and stage presence, with many calling him the kind of teacher every student would want.
“This is the kind of professor who makes college life memorable,” one user wrote. Another commented, “He didn’t just sing, he owned the stage completely.” A third user said, “Students cheering like this shows how loved he is on campus.”
Several others highlighted the refreshing side of academic life captured in the clip. “Not every day you see a professor outshining performers,” one comment read. Another user added, “This is what real connection with students looks like.”
Some viewers also noted how moments like these break stereotypes about teachers. “Gone are the days of boring lectures, this is the vibe we need,” one user wrote, while another remarked, “Respect doubled instantly after this performance.”
