The viral moments that grabbed India's attention this year

With millions of posts uploaded every day, India's social media churns out a viral moment almost on cue. If you've lost track of what thrilled - and infuriated - users in 2025, here's a handy recall: a round-up of the year's moments that made the country pause, laugh, or even scoff.

Shah Rukh Khan at his first ever Met Gala

In May, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan attended his first ever Met Gala and clips of him walking the red carpet got an ecstatic reception from fans worldwide. The Gala’s theme was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, which focused exclusively on menswear, with Khan wearing an outfit by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

King Charles welcomed with a Bollywood hit song

In March, during the Commonwealth Day service, a pipe band played the Bollywood hit Dhoom Machale, which went viral on Indian social media, highlighting the positive fusion of cultures at a significant event.

When Indian women made World Cup history

India made history in November, clinching their first Women’s World Cup title against South Africa, igniting celebrations across the nation as skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s team lifted the trophy amid cheers from jubilant fans.

The first time an Indian stepped foot on the ISS

A significant milestone was achieved when astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to visit the International Space Station in June, celebrating India's growing ambitions in space exploration.

Magnus Carlsen's table slam after defeat against Gukesh

The chess community was abuzz when Indian prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Magnus Carlsen, leading to Carlsen's viral reaction that sparked widespread conversation and humorous imitations across platforms.