Under the shimmering arch of Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja pandal, Varun Dhawan seamlessly wove Bollywood spectacle into centuries-old Ganesh Chaturthi devotion. Draped in a mustard-and-cream kurta that echoed festival hues he threaded through throngs of worshippers greeting Lord Ganesha with the same heartfelt reverence that his fans reserve for his on-screen roles. Viral images capture him pausing mid-chaos, palms pressed together, seeking divine auspices for ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’. Even the protective cordon of security guards and hovering cameras yielded to the hush of aarti bells. Earlier that day, the film’s first glimpse backed by Karan Johar teased viewers with, “Four individuals. Two heartthrobs. One wedding,” marrying tradition with the promise of cinematic romance. The flick is scheduled to release on 2 October this year.
