Bollywood’s very own powerhouse Farah Khan turned the Diwali celebrations in Toronto into a full-blown Bollywood party when she got Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow to dance with her on stage. The filmmaker and
choreographer brought her signature charm and energy to the event, giving the crowd a night to remember.
Farah Khan Brings Bollywood to Toronto
In a viral video from the Diwali event, Farah can be seen teaching Mayor Olivia Chow the iconic hook step from Om Shanti Om’s title track — the hit song from her 2007 blockbuster starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. What followed was a delightful moment as the Mayor joined in, matching steps with Farah while the audience erupted in cheers and applause.
The video was shared on Instagram with the caption, “Only Farah Khan can get the Mayor of Toronto to groove Bollywood style. Such an iconic moment — Bollywood truly rules everywhere.” The clip quickly went viral, earning praise from fans across India and Canada for bringing together two cultures through the joy of dance.
Farah Reacts to the Viral Moment
Farah herself reshared the clip on her Instagram Stories, adding a witty caption that read, “Not everyday you get to make a Mayor dance 😊.” The moment perfectly captured her spontaneous spirit and ability to spread joy through Bollywood’s universal language — music and movement.
Social media users flooded the comments section with admiration and excitement. One user wrote, “Nooo Olivia Chow danced? Never seen that!” while another added, “Our Mayor loves dancing — this is amazing!” A fan summed it up perfectly: “Farah can make anyone dance to her tunes.”
Farah Khan’s Recent Work and Vlog Success
Farah, who last directed Happy New Year (2014) starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, has continued to make her mark across entertainment formats. She recently choreographed a song titled Ghafoor for Aryan Khan’s debut web series, The Bads of Bollywood*, marking another collaboration with the Khan family.
Apart from films, Farah has found a new space online — her fun, food-filled vlogs with her cook Dilip have become a social media sensation. The duo’s playful chemistry and celebrity home visits have turned her YouTube channel into a fan favourite, even landing her a feature spot at the YouTube FanFest 2024 in Mumbai.
From dazzling movie sets to public stages across the world, Farah Khan continues to prove why she’s Bollywood’s ultimate entertainer — one who can make even a city’s mayor dance to her beat.