‘We can be the first country to send humans to Mars if we pre-announce Garba there’: Vir Das reacts to viral Vietnam airport Garba video

A viral video can often become much bigger than the moment it captures. That appears to be the case with a clip allegedly showing a group of Indian tourists performing Garba at an airport in Vietnam. Over the past few days, the video has sparked widespread discussion online, drawing reactions from people with very different views.While some social media users saw the performance as a joyful celebration of culture, others questioned whether an airport tarmac was the right place for it. As the clip continued to circulate across platforms, the conversation quickly moved beyond the dance itself and turned into a larger debate about public behaviour, social media trends, and personal expression.Amid the growing online discussion, comedian Vir Das also shared his thoughts on the viral video. Staying true to his trademark style, he responded with humour rather than taking a direct side in the debate.Vir Das first reacted to the video with a sarcastic observation that had little to do with the dancing itself.“I think I’ve travelled too much. I watched this and my first thought was ‘Some of those bags are not cabin size’.”The comedian later followed up with another joke that quickly gained attention online.“I think we can be the first country to send humans to Mars, if we pre-announce a Garba there.”According to the viral clip, a group of people can be seen performing traditional Garba steps in an open area of an airport tarmac in Vietnam.The dancers appear to be standing close to an aircraft while carrying out the performance. The video also shows some people stopping to watch, while others continue moving towards the plane.The video has led to strong reactions from both supporters and critics.Many users criticized the performance and questioned whether such activities should take place in an airport environment. At the same time, others defended the group, arguing that people should be free to dance and celebrate.The differing opinions soon turned the video into one of the most discussed topics on social media.Several social media reactions gained attention as the debate continued.One user wrote, “They will just keep orbiting around Mars doing Garba.”Another commented, “This is more about creating reels. Regulate SM, and this will stop asap. Similar to those American morons arrested in Japan or the idiot who went to North Sentinel Island.”Defending the performers, one person wrote, “Let people dance. Don’t let your inferiority complex be a reason for people to stop dancing.”Another user added, “I am a Gujarati, and I love garba and all the Indian people too, like this, so you cannot understand our love for garba because you aren’t truly Indian.”Disclaimer: The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity, timing, location, or circumstances of the viral video circulating on social media. The article is based on publicly available online posts, reactions, and statements shared by users.Thumb image: X