'Oye Hoye Kya Scene Hai': How India's Got Latent 2 accidentally created a viral anthem

Samay Raina is back with the second season of the most awaited show, India's Got Latent, and we all loved it! But just when everyone thought they knew what would dominate their social media feeds this week, a song about a 'chai tapir' came out of nowhere and has now completely hijacked social media since then.


Yes, you must have noticed that whenever you open your Instagram and scroll through the reels or memes on X (formerly called Twitter) or fallen into a late-night YouTube rabbit hole recently, there are chances that you have heard someone singing, "Oye hoye kya scene hai, teri chai ki tapir par..."

And if it's stuck in your head, you are definitely not alone.

The viral anthem was performed on the very first episode of India's Got Talent Season 2, which premiered on June 20, with panellists including Alia Bhatt and Sharvari joining with Samay Raina. While viewers had plenty to say about the show's return, one contestant unexpectedly ended up stealing the spotlight apart from Avinash Agarwal, aka the Donald Trump Guy.

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The viral track has been performed by contestant Sanmoy Halder, who wasn't introduced as some big musical moment. It was just simply a part of his act, and little did he know that he would become the internet sensation overnight.


Yes, by the time the episode ended, people were already searching for the song online. This is when things quickly escalated after clips surfaced online showing Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Samay Raina, Ashish Solanki and Balraj Singh Ghai dancing and vibing to the track.

And the reactions came out hilarious, the energy was infectious, and the internet did what it could; it turned the moment into a viral trend. Soon, creators began using the track in comedy sketches, college-life videos, friendship edits, food reels, and random "POV" content that had absolutely nothing to do with chai.

Within days, reels featuring the song were everywhere. Netizens started using it for college memes, friendship edits, food videos, travel montages, random life updates and even videos that had absolutely nothing to do with chai.

That's usually when you know a song has escaped its original audience.

Part of the reason is that it feels incredibly familiar, and most Indians don't need an explanation for what a chai tapir is. A place where office gossip begins and friends meet after class; it's where someone says they are leaving in five minutes and then stays for another hour.

A chai tapri isn't just a place; it's a practical cultural institution. That's what makes the song click instantly; the lyrics feel local, the humour feels natural, and the vibe feels like something your friend would randomly sing while standing outside a tea stall.


Nothing about it feels manufactured.

And in an era where people can spot a forced trend from a mile away, that's a huge advantage.

Let's be honest, the internet loves songs that are a little ridiculous, not because they are bad but because they are really fun. The song's catchy hook made it incredibly easy to remix into almost any situation.

Let's go to class? "Oye hoye, kya scene hai." Friends making plans they'll never follow through on?" Oye hoye, kya scene hai. "Someone ordering chai for the fifth time in a day? "You get the idea."

Social media users began sharing edits of the judges dancing, while others joked that the song had permanently rented space inside their heads. One fan summed up the internet's feeling perfectly when they wrote, 'Can't get over the Chai Ki Tapri vibe!' Alia Bhatt and Samay Raina brought the perfect mix of energy, fun and catchy beats."

And honestly? That seems to be the collective mood online.

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Here's the deeper reason why "Oye Hoye Kya Scene Hai" exploded. People aren't actually sharing the song. They are sharing the feeling attached to the song.

A decade ago, songs became popular because people listened to them. Today, songs become popular because people use them. The track works because it can be inserted into thousands of different situations.


It becomes a reaction. A punchline, a meme, a mood, and a personality trait.