In brief
This year, India's social media was ablaze with unforgettable moments, including Shah Rukh Khan's Met Gala debut, a historic win for the women's cricket team, and the excitement surrounding astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's journey to the International Space Station. Each event displayed India's rich cultural tapestry and spirit of achievement.
With millions of posts uploaded each day, India's social media churns out viral moments 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 received an ecstatic reception from fans worldwide. The theme for this year's Gala was Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, focused on menswear. Khan made a grand entrance in an outfit designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, complete with a dandy cane and sunglasses.
King Charles welcomed with a Bollywood hit song
At the Commonwealth Day service in March, a pipe band played Dhoom Machale to welcome the Royal Family, a moment that became a viral hit on Indian social media. The performance by the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band combined Indian and Scottish tunes, highlighting the celebration of cultural diversity.
When Indian women made World Cup history
In November, India's women's cricket team clinched their first World Cup title, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. The triumphant moment was celebrated nationwide, marking a significant achievement for women's sports in India.
The first time an Indian stepped foot on the ISS
June saw astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla become the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), an accomplishment celebrated with great fervor across India.
Magnus Carlsen's table slam after defeat against Gukesh
In the chess world, teenage prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju defeated world champion Magnus Carlsen at the Norway Chess tournament, a moment that sparked conversations and humorous trends across social media.
