HT Kala Ghoda Arts Festival: Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan bring the house down at finale

The actors thrilled the crowds that thronged the Asiatic Library steps by shaking a leg to songs from their upcoming movie, Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Actors Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan provided a glitzy finale to the HT Kala Ghoda Arts Festival on Sunday.

Actors Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan dance to songs from their upcoming movie as part of the HT Kala Ghoda Arts Festival closing ceremony on Sunday. (Pratik Chorge/HT)

While this was Alia’s first time at the festival, Varun said this was his fourth. “I enjoy the music and food each time I come here,” he said.

The actors thrilled the crowds that thronged the Asiatic Library steps by shaking a leg to songs from their upcoming movie, Badrinath Ki Dulhania.

Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan shake a leg to songs from their upcoming movie during the HT Kala Ghoda Arts Festival closing ceremony on Sunday. (Pratik Chorge/HT )

As soon as they saw Alia and Varun onstage, a few children raced to the front. Both stars prompted the kids to dance by shouting words of encouragement.

Perhaps one of the most excited people in the audience was Saahil Shah, a nine-year-old resident of Malad. “I ran after Varun’s car to get a picture,” he said, panting.

Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan dance with an audience member during the HT Kala Ghoda Arts Festival closing ceremony on Sunday. (Pratik Chorge/HT )

I had told my parents that I didn’t want to accompany them to the festival. I didn’t know Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt were going to be here. I am so happy I managed to a get a selfie with them,” he said.

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