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Who is Geni Kamki? ‘India’s Got Latent’ contestant whose viral dance video beat all of Samay Raina’s videos with 134 million views
From Arunachal Pradesh to becoming a viral sensation, Geni Kamki’s journey on ‘India’s Got Latent’ Season 2 has put the spotlight firmly on her rising stardom.
The latest episode of **India’s Got Latent Season 2 introduced audiences to several talented contestants, but one name has quickly become the talk of the internet Geni Kamki.
Popular on social media under the name Luciidforyou, Geni may not have walked away with the ₹1 lakh prize, but she certainly left a lasting impression especially on comedian and host Samay Raina.
What caught everyone’s attention wasn’t just her performance on the show, but her already massive online popularity. Geni currently has over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, where she regularly shares videos of her singing, dancing and snippets from her everyday life.
Originally from Arunachal Pradesh, Geni is currently pursuing a degree in homeopathy in Guwahati balancing academics with a fast-growing digital career.
During her appearance on the show, she performed an unreleased track by her brother, impressing both the audience and the panel with her confidence and stage presence.
However, it’s her viral dance video that has truly made her a social media sensation.
Geni shot to fame after posting a dance clip on the song Vachindamma from the Telugu hit film Geetha Govindam. The video has now crossed an astonishing 134 million views across platforms a number so massive that it reportedly surpassed the combined reach of many of Samay Raina’s videos.
On the show, Samay himself was visibly stunned by the number, with panellist Balraj Ghai joking that even Samay’s content doesn’t get that kind of engagement.
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The moment added a light-hearted touch to the episode, especially when Samay jokingly asked Geni for help with an FIR in Guwahati linked to a past controversy surrounding the show.
Geni’s viral success has also attracted attention from major celebrities. Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda reportedly praised her performance online, while comedian Zakir Khan humorously remarked that her talent could even help her crack the UPSC.
Other stars including Aparshakti Khurana and Aditi Rao Hydari have also appreciated her energetic moves and expressive style.
With her growing fanbase, viral reach and now a television appearance, Geni Kamki seems to be emerging as one of the freshest digital faces to watch. And if her numbers are anything to go by, this might just be the beginning.
