Ever Saw Rihanna Doing Bharatnatyam? See The Popstar Winning Hearts On Her Mumbai Visit
International pop icon Rihanna may have been in Mumbai for business, but it was her charming interaction with Indian culture that stole the spotlight online.
During her visit for the launch of Fenty Beauty, Rihanna was seen indulging in a playful moment where she tried her hand at a few Bharatanatyam mudras. The light-hearted clip has since gone viral, with fans appreciating her enthusiasm and cultural curiosity.
The now-viral clip, shared by influencer Nejm, captures Rihanna taking a spontaneous crash course in Bharatanatyam.
In the video, Nejm walks her through a few basic hand gestures, or mudras, while also explaining how much of the storytelling in the dance form comes through eye movements and expressions. Rihanna appears genuinely intrigued, carefully mimicking the gestures and trying out the expressions with visible enthusiasm, making the moment both endearing and engaging for viewers online.
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One user commented, “We got riri doing bharatnatyam before gta 6.”
Another user commented, “Rihanna learning Tamil culture wasn't on my 2026 bingo card but I'm so here for it.”
Clips from the evening also showed her attending an after-party alongside Janhvi Kapoor and designer Manish Malhotra, further adding to the buzz around her visit. In another widely shared video, Rihanna charmed the crowd by saying “shukriya,
This isn’t her first time in the city either. Rihanna had previously visited Mumbai in 2024 to attend the wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, an event that drew global attention.
Beyond appearances, her business venture continues to make a strong impact. Fenty Beauty, launched on September 8, 2017, in collaboration with LVMH, disrupted the beauty industry with its focus on inclusivity. The brand debuted with an expansive range of 40 foundation shades, setting a new standard for diversity in global beauty products.