Yami Gautam’s tremendous dance as a witch in the song ‘Bhabhi Tabaahi’: Internet shook with hip-hop and desi Bhangra


Bollywood’s versatile and National Award winning actress Yami Gautam Dhar is once again returning to the cinematic screen in a completely new and unexpected avatar. Through her upcoming much-awaited horror-comedy drama film ‘Nai Naveli’, for the first time in her career, Yami will be seen playing the character of a supernatural power i.e. a vicious ‘witch’. The teaser and trailer of the film had already created a lot of curiosity among the audience, but now the makers of the film have officially released its first peppy dance number ‘Bhabhi Tabaahi’. As soon as this song came out, there was a flood of views on social media and YouTube. Composed on the backdrop of a traditional wedding celebration, this song which shows the fierce and bold dance moves of a newly-wed bride has left the fans awestruck. This track is emerging as the biggest dance anthem of this festive season for music lovers and cinema lovers.

The choreography and visual narrative of the song has been woven in a very interesting and dramatic style. The song begins with a grand family atmosphere of a traditional North Indian wedding, where the formal ‘munh dikhi’ ceremony of the new bride i.e. Yami Gautam is taking place. Dressed in a traditional red dress, jewelery and a heavy veil, Yami is seen sitting very calm, demure and like an ideal homely daughter-in-law. But this family atmosphere takes a twist when her mischievous brother-in-law gives her an open challenge to dance in front of everyone. Then what happened, the form of the shy daughter-in-law disappears in the blink of an eye and the immense energy of the ‘witch’ hidden inside comes out. Yami directly occupies the center stage and gives such a high-voltage performance that everyone, from the elders in the family to the wedding guests, are left with open mouths.

‘Bhabhi Tabaahi’ is not just a typical Bollywood dance number but it is a unique fusion of different dance styles and music. In the song, Yami Gautam starts with classical Indian postures and suddenly does fast-paced hip-hop moves, locking-popping and typical Punjabi Bhangra steps that leave even the most seasoned professional dancers stunned. Her facial expressions, which reflect the innocence of the bride on one hand and the mysterious mischief of the witch on the other, take the song to a different level. Fans on social media are praising Yami’s immense energy and dancing skills. The audience says that till now they had seen Yami in serious and serious roles, but this high-energy, unfiltered dance performance has proved that she can make any genre her own.

Behind the extraordinary success of this song is the veteran composer of South Indian cinema, G.V. Music is directed by Prakash Kumar. G.V., who has given dozens of blockbuster tracks in Tamil cinema. Prakash Kumar has made bold experiments with traditional Bollywood music in this song. Sharing his thoughts about the song, the composer said that the team’s main objective while working on ‘Bhabhi Tabaahi’ was to create a soundscape that was unpredictable and felt fresh and electric despite having plenty of desi tadka. He has done many new experiments in rhythm and instrumental arrangement so that the listener cannot guess in advance what the next beat drop will be like. Famous lyricist Vayu has written the lyrics of this song, which has a great balance of desi idioms, humor and modern rap. Playback singer Neeti Mohan has breathed amazing life into the song with her voice, which makes Yami’s expressions look more effective on the screen.

Apart from Yami Gautam Dhar, many experienced actors will be seen showcasing their acting skills in this entertaining spectacle of horror and comedy. Popular Marathi cinema actor Adinath Kothare is in the lead role in the film, while veteran actress Sunita Rajwar, who became a household name with the Panchayat web series, and digital creator and actor Aditya Kulshrestha will be seen in important and humorous roles. The way the dialogues and script of the film combine typical family drama with supernatural horror, it has the potential to attract family audiences to the theatres. The makers have officially confirmed that the film ‘Nai Naveli’ will be released in theaters across the country on 16 October 2026. Amidst the increasing dominance of the horror-comedy genre at the box office, this film is going to prove to be a big entertainment package for the audience.