Abhishek Sharma swapped cricket gear for festive attire as he celebrated Diwali with loved ones, and a video of the India star showing off his dance moves has gone viral. The video, shared on social media, shows Abhishek dancing alongside a group of people believed to be family members and friends.
The video from Amritsar
The video captures Abhishek enjoying the occasion in an outdoor courtyard, wearing an ethnic outfit, as Daler Mehndi's energetic track Bolo Ta Ra Ra played. He grooved to the hit song with family members around him, in a relaxed festive mood far from the cricket field. The video was posted on X on 8 November 2026 by Gurtej Singh, with the caption, "Abhishek Sharma celebrating Diwali with his family at home in Amritsar. Away from the noise, the spotlight and the cricketing madness, it is these precious moments with loved ones that make life special. Wishing him and his family a very Happy Diwali."
Fans react to the festive side of the star
The video was reported on 9 November 2026 and quickly picked up by fans, who shared the clip widely. It showed a different side of the India T20 opener, who is usually seen in a competitive setting with bat in hand. Abhishek was part of India's squad for the five match T20I series against New Zealand, which the hosts won 3-2. The Diwali break gave the players time with family before the ODI series that followed.
A Diwali break from cricket
The celebration followed the T20I series, in which Abhishek scored a century. The video shows him in high spirits at home in Amritsar, dancing with family and friends in an outdoor courtyard as the festive song played. For fans, the clip was a light moment in a busy season, showing the cricketer away from the spotlight and enjoying Diwali with the people closest to him.
Why the video travelled
Festive videos of cricketers regularly go viral during Diwali, and this one travelled because it paired a popular star with one of the most recognisable festive songs in Indian pop music. Daler Mehndi's Bolo Ta Ra Ra remains a staple of celebrations, and Abhishek's dance to it gave fans a cheerful Diwali moment to share.
