Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has taken the internet by surprise by showing his love for pop music, proving that even senior politicians enjoy a little fun. Despite having a busy work schedule filled with official meetings and thousands of messages waiting to be read, Tharoor shared a cheerful Instagram reel where he is seen dancing to Taylor Swift’s popular song The Fate of Ophelia.
The fun video quickly spread across social media, giving people a rare look at the lighter and more playful side of the well-known parliamentarian.
Sashi Tharoor From Serious Meetings to Tylor Swift Beats
The reel appears to be filmed inside a conference room, where Tharoor can be seen gently moving to the music while taking a short break from his hectic routine. The humour of the moment was made even stronger by the caption on the screen, which read:
“When you have 35,000 unread emails, 5,000 unopened WhatsApp messages and 15 op-eds to write, but the social media girl decides it’s content time.”
The line added a funny touch by showing how even someone with a packed schedule can be pulled into making content for social media.
Fans Love Sashi Tharoor’s ‘Pookie’ Side
As soon as the video was posted, social media users could not stop reacting. Many fans called it the “pookie side” of Shashi Tharoor a cute and unexpected version of the serious political figure people usually see.
Taylor Swift fans, also known as Swifties, filled the comments section with emojis, jokes, and praise, clearly enjoying this surprising crossover between politics and pop culture.
The viral clip showed that even a senior lawmaker like Tharoor can enjoy a fun moment, reminding people that behind the formal image, there is also a human side that loves music and humour.
