Video of Assam Doctor dancing in PPE kit goes viral
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GUWAHATI
A doctor from Assam has become an overnight celebrity after a video of him went viral on social media.
The video, which has helped spread positivity among COVID-19 patients, shows Dr. Arup Senapati, an ENT surgeon at the Silchar Medical College in Assam, dancing in a PPE suit to the beats of the Bollywood hit song “Ghungroo” from the movie ‘War’.
Meet my #COVID duty colleague Dr Arup Senapati an ENT surgeon at Silchar medical college Assam .
— Dr Syed Faizan Ahmad (@drsfaizanahmad) October 18, 2020
Dancing infront of COVID patients to make them feel happy #COVID19 #Assam pic.twitter.com/rhviYPISwO
They shot the video in the recovery room of the Silchar Medical College and Hospital, where a few patients and a team of doctors were also present.
Meanwhile, the video garnered praise from hundreds of netizens across various social media platforms with over 8,000 retweets.
Even Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan responded to the tweet and praised the doctor for his moves and positive spirit.
Tell Dr Arup I’m gonna learn his steps and dance as good as him someday in Assam . Terrific spirit . https://t.co/AdBCarfCYO
— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) October 19, 2020
Dr. Senapati stated that had been an avid dancer, right from his college days at the Gauhati Medical College & Hospital.
He also took part in several competitions.