By Grace Cyril,News18
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The YouTube FanFest 2025 lit up Mumbai on Thursday night, drawing some of the biggest names from entertainment and digital media. Held at the NSIC Dome in Worli, the annual event brought together YouTube creators, musicians, actors, and thousands of fans for a night filled with performances and surprises.
The biggest highlight of the evening came when Varun Dhawan made an unannounced entry on stage. The actor brought an electric energy as he launched into Bijuria, a song from his upcoming film Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari. Fans instantly joined in, singing along and cheering him. What followed made the moment even more memorable. Varun invited singer Sonu Nigam, who originally sang Bijuria in 1999 and has also lent his voice to the recreated version for the film, to join him. No wonder, the crowd went wild!
Varun Dhawan and Sonu Nigam set the stage on fire
Dhawan’s performance reached its peak when he invited Sonu Nigam, the voice behind both the original and the new version of Bijuria, to join him on the stage at the event. The actor introduced the singer, who then belted out the track as the two danced together, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The song, which first released in 1999 as part of Nigam’s Mausam album, has been recreated for Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari. Nigam has once again lent his voice to the updated version, now picturised on Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor.
Watch the full song here:
Janhvi Kapoor’s absence
Janhvi Kapoor, who stars opposite Dhawan in the film, was notably missing. She is currently in Toronto for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, where her film Homebound, also featuring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, is being showcased as part of a Gala premiere screening.
Highlights from YouTube FanFest 2025
The evening opened with Kusha Kapila’s lively What’s in My Bag segment, followed by Thugesh presenting Breaking Views live alongside Nirmal Pillai and Abishek Kumar. Director Farah Khan made an unexpected cameo appearance.
Music was also at the forefront of the event. Sanju Rathod unveiled his latest track Sundari, while Sharkshe introduced a custom game titled Slammarine. Rapper Divine closed the night with a power-packed set and offered fans a preview of his upcoming album Walking on Water.
About Sunny Sanskari ki Tulsi Kumari
The film, featuring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, is scheduled to hit theatres on October 2. The upcoming romantic comedy film written and directed by Shashank Khaitan and produced by Dharma Productions and Mentor Disciple Entertainment. It stars an ensemble cast of Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf, alongside Maniesh Paul and Akshay Oberoi in supporting roles.
