In a momentous celebration of hip-hop culture, Hip Hop India, a new dance reality show, set a spectacular Guinness World Record for the largest hip-hop performance on its launch day. The grand event took place at Filmcity in Mumbai and saw a staggering total of 1864 talented dancers coming together to jointly perform an electrifying hip-hop dance for over 5 minutes.
The historic event was graced by the presence of esteemed judges and renowned figures in the industry. Remo D’Souza and Nora Fatehi, who are popularly known for their contributions to the dance and entertainment world, were present as judges for Hip Hop India. They were joined by Girish Prabhu, Head of Amazon Advertising, and Rajesh Srivastava, Head of Marketing, Nissan Motors India, who flagged off the breathtaking performance.
The atmosphere at Filmcity was electric as the Guinness World Records official adjudicators confirmed the breaking of the previous record for the largest hip-hop performance, which had been achieved in 2014 by 1658 dancers in Alabama, USA. As the stadium erupted in a rapturous applause, India celebrated its place in history as the new record-holder.
The global record-breaking moment coincided with the much-anticipated launch of Hip Hop India on Amazon miniTV, where viewers across India can watch the show for free. This dance reality show is a huge celebration of hip-hop culture and promises to showcase the nation’s finest urban dancers in their true form.
Expressing his elation, ace choreographer and judge on Hip Hop India, Remo D’Souza, said, “Witnessing these amazing urban dancers from all across the nation in their true form is itself an achievement for me. And being a part of a team that set a world record in the field of hip-hop is an honor not only for me, but for all of us who took part in it. This is an excellent endeavor by Amazon miniTV, and I am thrilled to be a part of Hip Hop India. Let’s go India.”
Actor Nora Fatehi, another judge on Hip Hop India, was equally thrilled about the historic moment. “It’s an indescribable feeling to witness and be a part of such a historic moment. When it comes to dancing, I am always game to try something new and different, but what we accomplished today surpassed my expectations. Setting a global record for the largest hip-hop performance sends a message to all of India’s street dancers, encouraging them to come out of their shells. I am honored to be a part of this iconic event and Hip Hop India,” mentioned the talented dancer and actor.
Hip Hop India is available exclusively on Amazon miniTV for free within the Amazon shopping app and on Fire TV. With the show’s launch accompanied by this remarkable Guinness World Record, the stage is set for an extraordinary celebration of India’s vibrant hip-hop culture.
