Farah Khan, Bollywood`s own powerhouse, transformed the Diwali celebrations in Toronto into a full-fledged Bollywood extravaganza by inviting Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to dance alongside her on stage. The filmmaker and choreographer brought her trademark charm and passion to the occasion, giving the audience a night to remember.
In a viral video from the Diwali event, Farah is seen teaching Mayor Olivia Chow the signature hook dance from Om Shanti Om`s title track, which is a hit song from her 2007 blockbuster starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. What followed was a beautiful moment when the Mayor joined in, mirroring Farah`s steps as the audience cheered and applauded.
Farah Khan made the Toronto Mayor dance to Om Shanti Om
The video was uploaded to Instagram with the caption, “Only Farah Khan can get the Mayor of Toronto to dance Bollywood style.” “What an iconic moment—Bollywood truly rules everywhere.” The video rapidly went viral, receiving accolades from followers in India and Canada for bringing two cultures together through the joy of dance.
Farah reshared the video on her Instagram Stories, with the hilarious description, “Not everyday you get to make a Mayor dance.” The scene brilliantly highlighted her spontaneous personality and ability to share joy via Bollywood`s international language of music and dancing.
Social media users swarmed the comments area with praise and excitement. One user commented, “Nooo, Olivia Chow danced? “I`ve never seen that!” Another added, “Our Mayor enjoys dancing; this is fantastic!” A fan put it best: “Farah can make anyone dance to her tunes.”
On the work front
Farah, who most recently helmed Happy New Year (2014), starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, has continued to make an impact in several entertainment mediums. She recently choreographed a song called Ghafoor for Aryan Khan`s debut web series, The Bads of Bollywood*, marking yet another cooperation with the Khan family.
Apart from filmmaking, Farah has discovered a new niche online: her entertaining, food-filled vlogs with her cook Dilip have become a social media success. The duo`s humorous chemistry and celebrity house visits have made her YouTube channel a fan favourite, earning her a seat at the YouTube FanFest 2024 in Mumbai.
From dazzling movie sets to public venues around the world, Farah Khan continues to demonstrate why she is Bollywood`s ultimate performer, capable of making even a city mayor dance to her beat.
