Social media in 2025 saw a surge of viral memes, quirky trends, celebrity moments, and sports fandoms. From the Coldplay Kiss Cam and “Maha Kumbh ki Monalisa” to RO-KO dominance and the chaotic “6-7” trend, these internet moments shaped India’s digital culture. (Pics/YouTube, X, and file pics)
Updated On: 2025-12-31 04:01 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Coldplay Kiss Cam Meme
A brief, awkward kiss-cam moment of a couple at a Coldplay concert went viral, inspiring endless remix memes, GIFs, captions like “me on Zoom calls,” and reaction screenshots. PIC/YouTube
A simple photo of a woman selling rudraksha at the Maha Kumbh went viral as “Maha Kumbh ki Monalisa,” turning her into an overnight social media sensation. PIC/Screengrab from YouTube
The Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana wedding saga, following India’s Women’s Cricket World Cup win, went viral. With no official updates on social media, fans speculated about their wedding. Later, it was confirmed that the wedding was called off. FILE PIC
Akshaye Khanna’s ‘FA9LA’ Entrance in Ranveer Singh starrer 'Dhurandhar' was replicated by millions of people on social media platforms. Instagram users created reels in various avatars, copying Khanna. The song 'FA9LA' also became India’s defining meme audio of the year. FILE PIC
One of India’s most baffling memes in 2025 was the viral “6-7” trend — a random number sequence that appeared across tweets, reels, memes, and sarcastic replies. With no real meaning, it left both Gen Z and boomers confused and became one of the year’s most searched meme terms. PIC/X
Every time batting legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli appeared together in ODIs, social media erupted with RO-KO posts. The phrase became shorthand for the inevitable dominance of the two star Indian batsmen. FILE PIC
