Little girl from Bengal dances to Aayi Nai in viral video, delights Internet
Wearing a casual outfit and dancing in an open space, the girl leads with freestyle moves and adds a generous dose of creativity with every beat. With her adorable facial gestures, she pulls off each transition effortlessly. But what truly caught everyone's eye was her exaggerated thumka. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tomader Mehu (@tomader.mehu)Social media users flooded the comments section of the post to express their amusement and admiration for her energy.'I gave up at the thumka, too good!' a user said, while another added, 'Even professional dancers don't come up with so many moves in one go.' Several users called her 'a performer in the making', while others simply said her expressions were 'unmatchable'. A few also praised her confidence and joy. advertisementSee the comments here: The video may only last a few seconds, but the little girl's performance has clearly made a lasting impression online.
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