‘Not everything around you will change...’: Anand Mahindra shares a heartwarming video of grandfather and grandson's dance

In the middle of endless scrolling, breaking news, and constant online noise, sometimes a simple moment can unexpectedly stop people in their tracks. That is exactly what happened when a short video shared by Anand Mahindra began circulating online. The clip did not feature celebrities, luxury cars, or business achievements. Instead, it captured something far more intimate and timeless, a grandfather teaching his young grandson how to dance, one step at a time.

Sharing the video on X, Mahindra admitted that he unexpectedly paused when the clip appeared on his timeline. He mentioned that he did not even know the exact name of the dance form at first, though he later noted that it appeared to originate from the Saurashtra region.

What instantly caught his attention, however, was not just the dance itself but the deeper emotion behind it. The video showed an elderly man patiently teaching dance steps to his grandson. The performance was energetic, joyful, and full of life, carrying the kind of infectious rhythm that naturally makes viewers want to join in.


But for Mahindra, the clip represented something much larger than a dance performance. He reflected on how the moment symbolised the passing of “tradition, rhythm and memory” from one generation to another. In his view, the video quietly captured the continuity of culture and relationships in a rapidly changing world.


Mahindra also shared that he found the clip strangely comforting during uncertain times. While modern life constantly changes around people, the video reminded him that some things still remain beautifully consistent across generations.

According to him, the moment offered a sense of reassurance that “not everything around you will change.” The post quickly resonated online because many viewers connected not only with the warmth of the grandfather-grandson bond but also with the larger emotional idea behind it.

The grandfather in the video was not merely teaching choreography. He was passing down a piece of identity, preserving tradition through movement, music, and shared joy. Mahindra shared the clip as part of his Monday motivation.

Internet reacts

The video also drew heartfelt reactions online, with many users appreciating both the cultural significance and emotional warmth of the moment. One user explained that the dance appeared to be a traditional form of Garba or Dandiya commonly seen in the Saurashtra region and highlighted how physically demanding the rhythmic steps can be, requiring stamina, coordination, and continuous energy.

Many users identified the dance form differently based on regional traditions. One user described it as an ethnic dance from the Ahir community of Kutch, praising its “turbo charged energy” and rhythmic synchronisation. Another called it a traditional Charani dance preserved for generations by the Charan Gadhavi community. Some identified the performance as “Desi Rahda” from Kutch, while others linked it to “Chabki” in Saurashtra and “Besni” in south Gujarat, noting similarities with traditional war-form movements. Another user referred to it as “Maniyaro Ras” associated with the Mher and Ahir communities.