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Pooja Hegde Dances to 'Butta Bomma' at NYC India Day Parade
18 Aug
Summary
- Pooja Hegde was the Guest of Honour at the NYC India Day Parade on August 16.
- A video of her dancing to 'Butta Bomma' at the parade has gone viral.
- The parade is the world's largest public celebration of India's Independence Day.
Actor Pooja Hegde recently graced the India Day Parade in New York City on August 16, 2026, as the esteemed Guest of Honour. The celebration, marking India's Independence Day, brought together the Indian diaspora in a vibrant display of national pride.
A viral video from the event shows Hegde joyfully dancing to her popular song 'Butta Bomma,' a track from the 2020 film 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.' The song, which achieved chartbuster status and sparked a viral hook-step trend, currently boasts over 947 million views on YouTube.
Hegde described her experience as "truly an honour and a matter of immense pride," noting the surreal atmosphere of New York streets filled with Indians celebrating their heritage. She extended her gratitude to the Federation of Indian Associations for organizing the event and for bestowing this privilege upon her.
The India Day Parade is renowned as the world's largest overseas public celebration of Indian Independence Day. Hegde shared photos from the event, including one where she proudly held the national flag and another with an NYPD officer.
In other news, Hegde was recently seen in 'Jana Nayagan,' which grossed over Rs 300 crore worldwide and is set for a ZEE5 premiere on August 21, 2026. Her upcoming projects include 'Kanchana 4' and 'Sri Sri.'
