Dhurandhar fever has not only gripped Bollywood and shattered box-office records worldwide except in Gulf countries, but the film's iconic background score featuring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna has now reached the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.
A viral video shows Russian figure skater Anastasiia Gubanova performing on ice to the Bollywood track, instantly winning desi hearts. As the Dhurandhar beats played in the background, she glided effortlessly across the rink, matching her moves perfectly to the rhythm of the Dhurandhar title track, Jogi, originally titled Na De Dil Pardesi Nu.
Adding a touch of Indianness, Gubanova sported a red bindi; she wore a red-and-gold, form-fitting costume.
During her performance, Gubanova executed graceful spins and flawless footwork, staying completely in sync with the music. A standout moment came when she briefly incorporated a Punjabi folk step mid-routine, drawing loud cheers and applause from the audience.
Dhurandhar fever reaches 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Russian figure skater Anastasiia Gubanova performed a routine sporting a red bindi, blending Indian culture and music with the sport ❤️ pic.twitter.com/irI6MeYdl8
— Alpakanya (@Alpakanya) February 9, 2026
Netizens loved her skating and footwork and also lauded how Bollywood music continues to travel beyond borders. Many fans called it a proud crossover moment for Indian cinema and culture.
India didn’t send anyone for figure skating to #Olympics in Italy, but Russian Anastasia Gubanova (representing Georgia) volunteered to be the ambassador for Hindu culture and Indian music! ? pic.twitter.com/xkX9WBRrox
— S.L. Kanthan (@Kanthan2030) February 8, 2026
"India didn't send anyone for figure skating to #Olympics in Italy, but Russian Anastasia Gubanova (representing Georgia) volunteered to be the ambassador for Hindu culture and Indian music," one wrote.
Another mentioned, "Just saw Anastasia Gubanova ice skating at the Milan Olympics, with Bindi and Indian music, full Hindu vibes. Cheering for her."
The third one mentioned, "One posted, "Wow! Dhurandhar magic is global now. Russian Figure Skater Anastasiia Dances On 'Dhurandar' Title Track."
Dhurandhar released in theaters on December 5 last year and has emerged as a massive hit. The film is led by Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi, among others.
The official Hindi teaser of Dhurandhar: The Revenge dropped recently. Dhurandhar 2 will clash at the box office with Yash's pan-India film, Toxic.
