Netflix India’s most talked-about moments of 2025
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Stranger Things 5, The Brand Takeover
When the first part of the final season of Stranger Things dropped on 27 November, India’s brands collectively entered the Upside Down
Ishaan Khatter in The Royals
Whether he was shirtless on a horse or dancing with Nora Fatehi, Ishaan Khatter gave India multiple reasons to pause, rewind, and stare respectfully (or not)
The man known for brooding intensity unleashed full “dancing machine” mode, and suddenly India had a new reel obsession
Raghav Juyal’s dialogue
Raghav Juyal dropped one line that united generations. “Akkha Bollywood ek taraf…Emraan Hashmi Ek Taraf” wasn’t just a dialogue, it became a declaration
Jackson Wang on The Great Indian Kapil Show
Global superstar. Hindi one-liners. Kpop star dancing Bhangra. Desi warmth. Jackson Wang’s appearance became one of the biggest cultural crossovers
Ghafoor Fever
Some characters enter quietly. Others… start a full-blown cultural epidemic. Ghafoor did the latter. He became the catchphrase king of 2025
Jaideep Ahlawat’s Dance in Jewel Thief
Every year gives us that one scene that breaks the internet in ways human beings cannot scientifically explain. This year it wasJaideep Ahlawat dancing
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