As a troupe, Badmaash blends traditional Indian folk dances such as bhangra, garba, raas and kuthu. But the students also incorporate modern styles like hip-hop and contemporary, and for “Jawaani,” they collaborated with four other dance companies at Brown — Abhinaya, Fusion, Impulse and Mezcla — to produce a show that was varied as it was entertaining.

“We each bring our own cultural backgrounds to the team and put on a show that amplifies the diversity of South Asian art and culture,” Shah said.

Shah, who choreographed several routines for "Jawaani," said some pieces were soft, flowy and “lovey-dovey.”

“And then you have other pieces that are so intense — just so sweaty and you can literally feel the cramps in your legs as you’re going,” he said. “I like that every piece is different to the point where nothing feels mundane. You’re always exploring and trying something new.”

The show’s closer brought all the performers back on stage for an all-team finale that — from the choreography to the crowd singing along to each song — Shah could only describe as euphoric.

“The best part about ‘Jawaani’ is that each person who watches the show will come away with a different thing that struck them,” he said. “It’s a whole-hearted celebration, and our goal is to just keep spreading this love and joy for South Asian culture all across campus.”