Rihanna Tries Bharatanatyam in Mumbai at Fenty Beauty Launch, Clip Goes Viral

Rihanna was in Mumbai for the launch of “Fenty Beauty Ki Haveli,” a fun pop-up at Phoenix Palladium mall, bringing her globally loved beauty brand, Fenty Beauty, to India in a big way.

At the event, she was wearing a stunning green and black outfit. Her look was elevated with Indian inspired jewellery, a signature diamond haathphool by Manish Malhotra, plus Mughal-style earrings, stacked rings, and bracelets from Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

But beyond all the glam, it was an unexpected moment that really got the internet talking. Rihanna doing Bharatanatyam wasn’t on anyone’s 2026 bingo card, but here we are.

After her main launch, Rihanna took a break to try something completely different. She had a quick Bharatanatyam lesson with influencer Nejm, who taught her basic mudras and eye expressions. The clip was later shared on Instagram and quickly spread across platforms.

She also had a fun and unique interview with Nejm, where she had to answer questions using only her expressions. Her playful reactions and slightly exaggerated facial expressions made it even more entertaining to watch.

At the after-party, she was also seen vibing at the DJ booth with Isha Ambani, Janhvi Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, Orhan Awatramani (Orry), Kanika Kapoor, and DJ Kayan.