Watch: 'Rockstar professor' sets the stage on fire by 'moonwalking'

A viral video of a ‘moon walking’ professor is doing rounds on social media from one of the most cherished events of college life. The video has become no less than an internet sensation from a college fest and symbolically represents the hidden talents that not only students but the faculty are also endowed with and rarely become a spotlight.

The super-talented ‘moonwalking’ professor

A professor from Indore, Dr. Rajesh Verma, recently became an internet sensation after a video surfaced showing him moonwalking during a college festival.The clip was posted on the official cultural fest page of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and showed Dr. Verma gliding across the stage in classic moonwalk style, delighting the live audience and viewers online.The post’s caption read, “You know the event is a hit when your professor committee member is super talented himself.”

It also playfully called him a “Smooth Endocrinologist,” saying that he “moonwalked his way to hormone balance,” which was a fun reference to Michael Jackson’s iconic song “Smooth Criminal”.

Social media reactions

Students and social media users praised Dr. Verma’s energy and confidence, with one commenting that he “set the stage on fire,” while another said, “Doctor by profession and dancer at heart.” Such moments tend to be what make college fests memorable, reminding everyone that teachers can let loose and have fun too.

Who is Dr. Rajesh Verma

Dr. Rajesh Verma is an endocrinologist according to his LinkedIn profile and an associate at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in Indore. He specialises in hormone-related disorders and is well known for his professional expertise as well as his approachable personality. This unexpected dance display won him admiration not only for his medical skills but also for his ability to connect with students beyond academics.

He is trending as the ‘Rockstar professor’

The video of Dr. Rajesh Verma performing a Michael Jackson-style moonwalk on his song the ‘Smooth Criminal’ has quickly gone viral, earning him the nickname “Rockstar Professor” on social media.This video not only entertains viewers but also highlights an important message that teachers and professionals can incorporate fun and passion into their lives.Sometimes, all it takes is a moment of confidence and the right opportunity to show everyone that even after years of dedication to a serious profession like medicine, one can still let loose and enjoy life.This reminds us that passion and joy are universal, and being passionate about life isn’t limited to careers alone but can be expressed through simple events of fun, bringing smiles to everyone's face, including students and social media audiences across the world.