Raghav Juyal Celebrates 10 Years of ‘ABCD 2’ with an Epic Throwback That’s Got Fans Dancing Again
Behind-the-scenes gold, fan nostalgia, and a decade of dance culture — why ABCD 2 still slaps, 10 years later

Mumbai, June 20: If you’re still humming “Bezubaan Phir Se” or trying to nail that slow-mo head roll from “Sun Saathiya,” you’re not alone. It’s been ten whole years since ABCD 2 first hip-hopped its way into our hearts — and dancer-actor Raghav Juyal just took us all the way back with a throwback tribute that’s hitting fans squarely in the nostalgia.
Raghav Juyal Drops a Throwback Bomb
Raghav, aka India’s beloved King of Slow Motion, hit Instagram with a behind-the-scenes gem that’s basically a love letter to the film. We’re talking goofy rehearsals, candid dance-offs, impromptu giggles, and that sweet pre-fame energy that practically oozed off the cast back then. Alongside the clip, he posted: “10 years of #ABCD2 – we were so free and rebellious, so honest and so pure.”
It’s the kind of BTS gold that makes you want to grab your sneakers and break into a freestyle. His post also tagged Remo D’Souza and Lizelle D’Souza, the real MVPs who made it all happen — and who, let’s be honest, basically started a dance revolution in Bollywood.
A Decade Ago, They Danced So We Could Groove
When ABCD 2 dropped in 2015, it wasn’t just another sequel — it was a cultural moment. Dance movies weren’t new, but they’d never felt this real, this raw. The film gave India its first big-budget, all-out dance drama that didn’t just throw in a few routines for flavor. It lived and breathed choreography.
Directed by Remo, who brought his street battle cred into mainstream storytelling, ABCD 2 told the semi-fictional story of a group of underdog dancers from Mumbai who jet off to Vegas for the World Hip-Hop Championship. The stakes? High. The abs? Higher (looking at you, Varun Dhawan).
But the real juice wasn’t in the plot. It was in the crew — a mix of legit dance champs like Raghav, Dharmesh Yelande, and Punit Pathak, flanked by actors Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor, who trained like beasts to keep up. And they did.
Shraddha, who could barely do a basic pirouette before the film, transformed into a lyrical contemporary queen. Varun? The guy went full Magic Mike meets Step Up, minus the sleaze. It worked.
The Music, The Moves, The Mayhem
Let’s not pretend the music didn’t slap. From the sweeping violins of “Vande Mataram” to the clubby pulse of “Naach Meri Jaan,” Sachin-Jigar outdid themselves. And with every beat, the choreography pushed boundaries. No lazy hook steps here — we’re talking full-blown battle sequences, emotional duets, and synchronized chaos.

Gen Z might know the tracks from reels and remixes now, but back then? These songs ruled college fests and set every dance reality show stage on fire.
From Dance Crew to Cultural Reset
What ABCD 2 really did — beyond the flash and footwork — was legitimize street and freestyle dance in India. It turned people like Raghav, who started off on reality TV, into household names. It gave kids from small towns the audacity to dream of dancing on global stages.
Suddenly, being a “dancer” wasn’t just a backup plan. It was the plan.
The film’s legacy goes way deeper than box office numbers. It sparked a wave — more dance studios, more shows, more crews. And it made it okay to be the kid who couldn’t sit still in class because they were busy perfecting a moonwalk.
Fans Are Still Grooving, Ten Years Later

Unsurprisingly, Raghav’s tribute post had fans diving headfirst into their own memories — think flooded comment sections, retro edits, and calls for an ABCD 3 (which, side note: Remo’s teased more than once, but we’re still waiting, bro).
Shraddha Kapoor even joined the throwback party, calling the experience one of her “most demanding and rewarding” roles. And Varun? Radio silence so far, but you just know he’s got a stash of dance rehearsal clips buried somewhere on his phone.
Will There Be Another Round?
No official word on a sequel yet, but with the 10-year buzz and India’s ever-growing dance obsession (hello, Instagram choreo reels), the appetite is definitely there. And with the OGs still very much in the spotlight — Raghav’s been killing it in film and reality TV — maybe it’s time to bring the gang back for one more showdown.
Until then, fans can keep reliving the magic, one slow-motion head nod at a time.
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Saumya Srivastava is a Reporting Fellow at Hindustan Herald, focusing daily on captivating stories from the entertainment industry and evolving lifestyle segments. Currently pursuing her studies at BHU, Varanasi, Saumya combines her academic background with a passion for understanding and showcasing the diverse facets of modern living. Her daily articles aim to inform and inspire readers on everything from popular culture to personal well-being.