The night was lit by lanterns and the aroma of bhaang, yet Ranbir Kapoor’s presence stole the show. Dressed in a red‑and‑gold kurta that caught every camera flash, the actor took the mic, joined Harshdeep Kaur, and launched into the soulful verses of "Kabira." The crowd wasn't just listening—they were clapping, singing along, and even shouting for more, turning the pandal into a spontaneous music hall.
Before the performance, Ranbir paused for a quick blessing from the priest, then hustled past the paparazzi to a reunion with director Ayan Mukerji. The two shared a laugh over the years since 2013, when the pair first met on the sets of 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.' Mukerji, who now narrates his own epic, told the crowd that the actor’s voice still carries the same carefree charm that made Bunny a beloved character.
While the pandal buzzed, Harshdeep Kaur handed the mic to Ranbir for a few verses, then let him step back for the more challenging parts. Fans were thrilled to see the actor navigate the song’s intricate lines with ease, his voice blending seamlessly with Kaur’s powerful delivery. The applause that followed was a mix of gratitude for the film’s legacy and admiration for Ranbir’s off‑screen talent.
Beyond the pandal, the buzz is shifting to cinema: Ranbir’s next project, Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana: Part 1,' sees him step into the role of Lord Rama. Set to hit theatres on November 5, the epic also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Rakul Preet Singh, promising a mythic spectacle. As the actor balances festival performances with a monumental screen debut, fans are already counting down the days.