The Malhari Dance meme originates from the high-octane victory song 'Malhari' in the 2015 Bollywood historical drama Bajirao Mastani. Featuring actor Ranveer Singh as Peshwa Bajirao, the scene captures an explosion of energy, synchronized choreography, and intense joy following a military triumph. In internet culture, the clip—specifically the vigorous shoulder-shrugging and the dramatic entrance—has become a universal symbol for over-the-top celebration. It is frequently used to represent the feeling of entering a room with unearned confidence, celebrating a minor achievement as a massive victory, or simply arriving at a party with the squad.