Bigg Boss 19 has captured the attention of fans across the country while contestants are creating buzz not just inside the house but also outside. Recently, a throwback video of Salman Khan dancing at an awards show went viral. Many social media users claimed the woman dancing with him was Kunickaa Sadanand, a current Bigg Boss 19 contestant and however, fact-checks have confirmed that the dancer is actually Pony Verma, a renowned choreographer and the second wife of actor Prakash Raj and this editorial explains the confusion, introduces Pony Verma, and provides details about Kunickaa Sadanand.
Woman Dancing with Salman Khan Fact-Check
The viral clip shows Salman Khan performing at a Filmfare Awards event. Viewers quickly assumed the female dancer was Kunickaa Sadanand. However, social media fact-checkers clarified that the woman is Pony Verma while she has an extensive career as a choreographer and has worked with numerous Bollywood projects and this misunderstanding sparked discussions across social media platforms, with fans eager to confirm the identity of the performer.
So now i understand why #SalmanKhan takes #KunickaaSadanand Side 😂❤️#BB19 #BiggBoss pic.twitter.com/dnjZ7zPYqC
— Rubiology 💋 (@ItsRubiology) September 9, 2025
@grok Is the lady dancing with Salman Khan in this clip, the one he lifted, Kunickaa Sadanand?
— Priya Vatsh (@Priyankavatsh) September 10, 2025
Who Is Pony Verma?
Pony Verma, born Rashmi Verma, started her career in 2000 as a choreographer. She also appeared on the dance reality show Chak Dhoom Dhoom. Pony Verma married actor Prakash Raj in August 2010, and the couple has a son. She has choreographed several popular films, including Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar, Baaz: A Bird in Danger, Hungama, Ponniyin Selvan (2005), Malamaal Weekly, Chup Chup Ke, Aap Kaa Surroor, Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), The Dirty Picture, Tiger Zinda Hai, and more recently Kalki 2898 AD and her contributions to dance and choreography in Bollywood have earned her wide recognition.
Who Is Kunickaa Sadanand?
Kunickaa Sadanand is an experienced actress who has worked in a bunch of films and TV shows. Right now, she’s inside the Bigg Boss 19 house, keeping things interesting with her actions and interactions and even with all the confusion about the viral dance video, she’s still one of the main faces of the show. Fans are watching her closely, and she’s quickly become one of the most talked-about contestants this season.
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Social Media Buzz
The confusion between Kunickaa Sadanand and Pony Verma shows how fast misinformation can spread on social media also lots of fans took the time to fact-check and clear up who the dancer really was. It also reminds everyone to double-check viral videos before assuming anything. Bigg Boss 19 is still the talk of the town, and these kinds of discussions just make the show even more popular.