A behind-the-scenes clip from recently released film Wuthering Heights has set social media alight, with Australian actress Margot Robbie recreating the iconic choreography from Kate Bush’s 1978 hit Wuthering Heights — and prompting unexpected comparisons to a beloved Bollywood look.
The footage, shared by dialect coach William Conacher to mark the film’s box office momentum, shows Robbie dancing on windswept moors while in costume as Cathy.
The clip quickly amassed more than a million views, with fans praising the actor’s spirited performance and clear familiarity with Bush’s famously expressive routine.
While the dance itself delighted fans, it was Robbie’s costume – a flowing red skirt paired with a white blouse and black corset – that ignited a lively debate among Indian audiences.
Many drew parallels between her look and the outfit worn by popular Indian actress Kareena Kapoor Khan in the song Yeh Ishq Hai from the 2007 hit film Jab We Met.
Robbie’s co-star Jacob Elordi, who plays Heathcliff, previously revealed in an interview that she “knows the whole dance top to bottom”, adding that there is even 16mm footage of her performing it on location.
Bush’s Wuthering Heights — inspired by Emily Brontë’s 1847 novel — was the singer’s debut single and her first UK number one. The track enjoyed a major resurgence decades later thanks to its renewed popularity alongside Bush’s Running Up That Hill, which found a new generation of listeners after featuring in Stranger Things.
The new film adaptation, directed by Emerald Fennell, does not include Bush’s original song. Instead, it features an original score and companion album by Charli XCX, including tracks such as Chains Of Love, Wall Of Sound and House.
Social media users posted side-by-side comparisons, with some joking that Robbie looked moments away from breaking into the Bollywood number. Others insisted that the resemblance highlighted the enduring cultural impact of Kapoor Khan’s character, Geet, whose red skirt and carefree dance sequence remain a fashion touchstone nearly two decades on.
Not all reactions suggested deliberate inspiration. Some fans argued that the similarity likely stems from classic romantic costume design — flowing skirts and corseted silhouettes being staples of both period drama and cinematic love stories.
Nevertheless, the viral moment has sparked a cross-cultural conversation, blending British literary heritage, Hollywood glamour and Bollywood nostalgia.
Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, released on 13 February 2026, has received mixed critical reviews, but Robbie’s impromptu tribute to Bush — and the ensuing global fashion comparison — has ensured the film remains firmly in the spotlight.
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