Pitting Memes of ‘Badass Ravi Kumar’ Against ‘Interstellar’ with the Irrfan Khan ‘Dil Kabaddi’ Dance Craze

The “Badass Ravi Kumar vs. Interstellar” meme has captured the imagination of internet users by humorously juxtaposing two vastly different cinematic experiences. It originated from a post by X user @JatinTweets_. This is a clever meme that juxtaposes the over-the-top action musical “Badass Ravi Kumar” with Christopher Nolan’s cerebral masterpiece, “Interstellar.” It speaks directly to the audience using the background of a scene from “Dil Kabaddi” in the form of a playful critique of cinematic philosophies and appeals to both high-brow and mass-entertainment sensibilities. This article explores the meme’s origin, its cultural impact, and how it contributed to sparking conversations about modern cinema’s diversity.