Pregnant UK woman reacts to backlash on her viral Ding Dong Dole dance video

India Today

18-05-2025

A pregnant doctor in the UK sparked debate online after she posted a video of herself dancing to a Bollywood song. While several users praised her energy, others raised safety concerns, especially for her unborn twins.Dr Sonam Dahiya, a general practitioner based in the UK, shared the dance video in a now-viral post on Instagram on 3 May. She is currently expecting twins. The video, in which she performed on Ding Dong Dole with choreographer Aadil Khan, has since clocked over 50 million views.advertisementA section of the internet found her performance inspiring, especially fellow expectant mothers. Several applauded her for promoting an active lifestyle during pregnancy and applauded her confidence. But not everyone agreed.
Social media users also raised concerns about whether such vigorous steps were safe at her stage of pregnancy. 'Can any doctor confirm if it's safe for the baby?' a user asked, while another questioned, 'Is this kind of dance safe for the foetus at this gestational age?'Reacting to such comments, Dr Dahiya, in another post, addressed the growing discussion.Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Sonam Dayah (@sonamdayah)In the original video, she said, 'Being a doctor myself, I would like to help answer your questions about whether it is safe to exercise in pregnancy,' she said, adding, 'Yes, if you are healthy and your pregnancy is uncomplicated. Physical activity does not increase your risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, or early delivery. It is still important to consult with your doctor to discuss what activities you can do safely.'advertisementShe also commented on the cultural scrutiny the video attracted. 'What might seem inappropriate in one culture can be completely normal in another. It's important for us to respect these differences and appreciate the diversity that exists in our world,' she noted.On comments questioning her outfit and intentions, Dr Dahiya said, 'Exercise is a personal journey, and what I wear while exercising is my choice—one that makes me feel comfortable and empowered in my own skin. Everyone deserves the freedom to express themselves as they see fit.'Addressing personal attacks and negative assumptions about her pregnancy, she added, 'It's disheartening to see comments that predict nasty outcomes for unborn babies purely based on appearances What truly matters is our character. God knows our hearts, and I believe that true values come from being sincere, kind, compassionate, respectful, and acting with integrity towards others.''Kindness and understanding are far more powerful than criticism. We all have the autonomy to make decisions about ourselves, whether that's what we wear or how we manage our health during pregnancy. Your body, your choice,' she said as she concluded her post.Watch the viral video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Sonam Dayah (@sonamdayah)It is worth noting that this is not the first time such a video has made headlines. Earlier, another pregnant woman had shared a video dancing to the same song with the same choreographer, which had also gone viral.