Bengaluru engineering professor shakes up the internet with 'Muqabala' moves, netizens call him 'Mechanical Jackson'

In a world where professors are usually seen armed with equations, chalk, and PowerPoint slides, one Bengaluru tech lecturer decided to break the mould—quite literally with a moonwalk. In a now-viral video, this energetic educator threw on his dancing shoes and lit up the stage with a performance to the cult Bollywood classic Muqabala, earning him the now-iconic nickname: “Mechanical Jackson.”

From Classroom to Centre Stage
The now-famous video, shared in two parts on Instagram, features the professor dancing to Muqabala with the kind of swagger that would make Prabhu Deva proud. Surrounded by students cheering, hooting, and filming every move, the atmosphere could easily be mistaken for a rock concert—except the headliner was a mechanical engineering professor with fire in his steps and a whole lot of heart.

Social media, as always, responded with enthusiasm and emoji-laden appreciation. Comments poured in, ranging from “Fire mode on 🔥” to “Born to be dancer 🕺 forced to be professor 🧑‍🏫😂🙌.” One viewer called him “Extraordinary,” while another simply crowned him the “favourite professor for all college students.”

Not His First Viral Waltz
And here’s the twist—this isn’t his first time moonwalking through the spotlight. Just last month, he went viral for recreating Michael Jackson’s legendary moves during another college event. The video had netizens hooked, making “Ravi Sir”—as he’s fondly called on campus—an internet sensation and a symbol of how passion and profession can spectacularly collide.

One commenter summed it up best: “All-time favorite, forever inspiring! Ravi Sir setting the stage on fire!”

More Than Just a Dance
What makes this moment special isn’t just the dance, but what it represents. In a rigid academic environment where routines often overpower creativity, Ravi Sir is a breath of fresh air—proving that learning can be fun, and professors too can groove.

As students continue to post and repost his videos, it's clear that he’s not just teaching mechanical engineering anymore—he’s teaching joy, authenticity, and the magic of embracing who you are, even in a lab coat.

Whether he’s solving complex problems or busting moves to Muqabala, one thing’s for sure: “Mechanical Jackson” has already aced the subject of hearts.