Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar stunned his MBA students by dancing to Bollywood and global hits on the last day of the semester. Why did this award-winning professor turn the classroom into a full-blown dance floor?
Professor performs special act for his MBA students
Philadelphia: Professor Kartik Hosanagar of the Wharton School in the US has gone viral after delighting his MBA students with a surprise dance performance on the last day of the semester.
A video shared on Wharton’s official social media page shows Hosanagar energetically dancing in front of his class, transforming the usual academic setting into a fun and celebratory space. His infectious energy left students cheering and laughing throughout the performance.
In the viral clip, Hosanagar dances to popular international hits like Everybody by Backstreet Boys, Macarena, and Soulja Boy, as well as the Bollywood favorite Badtameez Dil from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. Dressed casually in a sweater and jeans, his enthusiasm and flawless moves surprised many students, showing a playful side rarely seen in a professional classroom environment.
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The Wharton School captioned the Instagram post: “Name a better way to end the semester, we’ll wait. Professor Kartik Hosanagar showed off his moves during what is becoming an end-of-semester dance-off tradition with his #WhartonMBA students.”
The video text read, “POV: Your professor celebrates the end of the semester by dancing for your class,” highlighting the unique way Hosanagar chose to mark the conclusion of the semester.
The video quickly garnered praise online. Students and social media users expressed amazement and admiration, with comments like, “I would dance with the professor,” “He nailed the Macarena and Soulja Boy perfectly,” “We need more professors like this,” and “Gotta end it with a little Bollywood banger.”
Many highlighted his confidence and the joy he brought to the classroom, inspiring others to embrace creativity and fun in learning environments.
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Kartik Hosanagar is a highly respected professor at Wharton, teaching Technology, Digital Business, and Marketing. He has been named among the top 40 business professors under 40 and has won numerous teaching awards.
Hosanagar holds a Bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering and a Master’s in Information Systems from BITS Pilani, India, and earned an MPhil and PhD in Management Science and Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University. Known for his engaging and innovative teaching style, he continues to inspire MBA and undergraduate students alike.
