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Last Updated: April 13, 2025, 21:55 IST
Vijay Varma is Thrilled by Jaideep Ahlawat’s Dance Moves in ‘Jaadu’ from Jewel Thief
Vijay Varma has expressed his admiration for Jaideep Ahlawat’s impressive dance performance in the new song ‘Jaadu’ from the Netflix thriller, ‘Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins’.
The release of ‘Jaadu’, which features Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, has captured considerable attention since its debut earlier this week. Ahlawat’s vibrant and energetic dance was particularly noteworthy, surprising many fans who are accustomed to his darker, more serious roles. Varma, who shares a long-standing friendship with Ahlawat from their time at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), found Ahlawat’s performance to be a delightful throwback to their college days.
Taking to Instagram, Varma shared a clip showcasing Ahlawat’s dynamic dance moves, reminiscing about their FTII fresher party. He captioned the post, “Yaar Ahlawat FTII fresher party ke baad ab dekhe ye moves (Saw these moves after FTII fresher party),” clearly impressed with his friend’s display of talent. He further commented on the video with the phrase, “Ahla sabse pehla,” in support of Ahlawat.
The reactions from other celebrities were equally enthusiastic. Actors like Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda joined the buzz, with Samrat stating, “This is on loop!! Kya dhamaal @jaideepahlawat,” while Kharbanda remarked, “Just casually showing up on our feed and maroing thumkas! The best thing on the internet today! @jaideepahlawat Is there anything u can’t do?!” Ayushmann Khurrana and Anjali Anand also chimed in with their admiration, highlighting the unexpectedness of Ahlawat’s dance skills.
In the song ‘Jaadu’, Ahlawat shines alongside Saif Ali Khan and Nikita Dutta, delivering a captivating stage performance that revolves around high energy and flair. While Khan brought back his signature style reminiscent of his ‘Race’ days, it was Ahlawat who truly garnered attention, becoming a trending topic among fans. Some viewers expressed their astonishment with comments like, “My man Jaideep Ahlawat got some movess!!! Give him a single solo album to dance rn!” and, “Jaideep Ahlawat dancing!!!??? That’s so unexpected.”
Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, ‘Jewel Thief’ is set to premiere on Netflix on April 25. The film promises to deliver a gripping heist narrative in which Saif and Jaideep portray unconventional criminal accomplices. The plot focuses on their daring mission to pilfer the coveted African Red Sun diamond.
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