'Phones Out, Jaws Dropped': Humanoid Robot Dances To Dhurandhar’s ‘FA9LA’ At IIT Bombay’s Techfest | VIDEO

What began as a typical showcase of cutting-edge technology at Techfest 2025 quickly turned into a jaw-dropping spectacle when a humanoid robot took over the stage at IIT Bombay, not with code or calculations, but with dance moves that left the crowd stunned.Attendees had assembled expecting a standard robotics demonstration. Instead, the atmosphere shifted the moment the opening beats of FA9LA filled the venue. Under the stage lights, the humanoid robot burst into a high-energy performance, moving with an uncanny sense of rhythm and confidence. From sharp footwork to perfectly timed poses, the robot grooved in sync with the music, drawing loud cheers, laughter and an instant wave of raised smartphones from the audience.As the performance unfolded,

it became clear this was no gimmick. The robot’s fluid movements and expressive timing felt remarkably human, blurring the line between machine and performer. Each beat drop was met with a matching move, turning the tech showcase into what many described as a full-fledged stage performance.Unsurprisingly, videos of the moment spread rapidly across Instagram and YouTube, where viewers called the act “surreal,” “unexpectedly adorable,” and “a glimpse of the future having fun.” Beyond the novelty, many users expressed amazement at how natural the robot looked, praising not just the engineering but the personality the performance seemed to convey.

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Adding to the cultural moment was the song itself. FA9LA, composed by Bahrain-based rap artist Flipperachi, also known as Sher-e-Baloch, is more than just a viral track. It plays a pivotal role in the film ''Dhurandhar,'' serving as a defining sequence where director Aditya Dhar ties together narrative tension and cinematic energy.The film, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, has already emerged as a major hit, sparking multiple online trends. The robot’s performance at Techfest only amplified the song’s reach, turning it into an unlikely bridge between cinema, music, and futuristic technology.