Television actress Deepika Singh has finally responded to the criticism surrounding her viral Ganpati Visarjan dance video. What began as a festive celebration quickly turned into a social media debate, with several users questioning her dance moves.

Instead of ignoring the comments, Deepika decided to address the trolling head-on and explained what she was actually trying to do with her performance.

Deepika Singh Says She Was Experimenting With Rhythm

Reacting to the criticism, Deepika explained that her dance was not meant to follow a conventional style. According to the actress, she was experimenting with taal (rhythm) and exploring a different form of artistic expression.

She also questioned the growing criticism from social media and media pages, asking why the discussion had moved beyond the performance itself.

Deepika further argued that people often become comfortable with artistic styles they already recognise, while something unfamiliar can immediately feel strange or irritating.

‘Not Everyone Will Understand Art’

The actress made it clear that she does not regret the performance. She maintained that experimentation is an important part of art and requires people to remain open to different forms of expression.

Deepika also pointed out that artists regularly experiment by mixing traditional dance forms with contemporary music and other styles. She questioned why similar experimentation is sometimes celebrated as fusion but criticised in other situations.

Deepika Addresses Odissi Comparison

The controversy also involved comments from an Odissi dancer who criticised her dance movements. Deepika responded by explaining that she was not performing Odissi in the viral video.

She pointed out that Odissi has specific characteristics, including the tribhangi posture and distinctive torso movements, which she said were not part of what she was doing. She also noted that the dhol used during the celebration is itself a traditional Indian instrument.

The Actress Stands By Her Performance

Despite the backlash, Deepika Singh appears unfazed by the criticism. Her response has now added another layer to the social media conversation, shifting the focus from simply judging her dance moves to the larger question of artistic experimentation.

For Deepika, the viral moment was about enjoying the festivities while experimenting with rhythm—and she seems perfectly comfortable with the fact that her approach may not appeal to everyone.