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India.com
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Varun Dhawan Was Dancing Even Before He Took Baby Steps!'
Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has highlighted his deep passion and natural talent for dancing and expressed that it came almost as naturally as walking. Varun took to Instagram to celebrate International Dance Day and shared a video. The clip featured moments from the 2015 film 'ABCD 2' and the song 'Naach Meri Jaan Naach' could be heard playing in the background. 'Before I could walk I could dance,' he wrote as the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) 'ABCD 2', also known as 'Any Body Can Dance 2', is directed and choreographed by Remo D'Souza. A stand-alone sequel to the 2013 film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance, the movie features Prabhu Deva, Varun Dhawan, and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles, with Sushant Pujari also starring. The film is loosely inspired by the real-life stories of Suresh Mukund and Vernon Monteiro, portrayed by Dhawan and Pujari, who founded the fictional dance crew The Kings and went on to win the World Hip Hop Dance Championship in San Diego. Varun will next be seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, and Maniesh Paul in the film. 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' is set to release on September 12. It is directed by Shashank Khaitan who is known for 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' and 'Dhadak'. 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' marks the second collaboration between Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor after their last movie 'Bawaal', helmed by Nitesh Tiwari. The rom-com is produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Shashank Khaitan. With Karan Johar known for his expertise in the romantic comedy genre, fans are excited about what the film will offer once it finally releases. He also has 'Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' with Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. Then he will be seen in 'Border 2' starring Sunny Deol.
IOL News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Scorpion Kings DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small to host historic amapiano concert at Loftus Versfeld
Top music producers DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small who perform as the DJ duo Scorpion Kings. The duo is gearing up for a historic concert aiming to sell-out Loftus Stadium. Picture: Instagram/@djmaphorisa Image: Instagram/@djmaphorisa DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small are South African music pioneers, whose careers have set them apart. In another step, affirming the duo's plans of cementing an everlasting legacy, they have taken on a bold initiative to take over Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Scorpion Kings Live with Friends is set to be a monumental sing-a-long live music festival that will see over 50,000 fans unite in Pretoria for a night that pays homage to the meteoric rise of Amapiano - from South Africa's township roots to the world's biggest stages. The DJs describe Scorpion Kings Live with Friends as a celebration of a movement, the culture of music through their lens as The Kings. 'It's not just a performance, it's a moment that honours music and how that music has impacted us and how it's impacted amapiano as a genre. It's going to be a showcase of the power of collaboration, which in essence is who we are,' shared the musicians. This is Scorpion Kings' first major show together since July 2022, for the musician icons, the show is about cementing their role as pioneers, owning their narrative, and showing that no matter where you come from, your dream has no limits. 'We've built something that belongs to us. It's our sound, our voice, our movement. Scorpion Kings Live with Friends is about unity, culture, power, and world-class music. It's history in the making,' said DJ Maphorisa. Produced by industry-leading creatives and supported by cutting-edge stage design, fans can expect a multi-sensory experience that combines state-of-the-art production with world-class performances. 'The same way amapiano is rooted in collaboration, we are collaborating with the best of the best, this isn't a regular show, it won't just be a DJ set. 'We are curating an experience like no other, which includes various performances from various genres including iconic acts to showcase a magnification spectacle,' they said. When it comes to putting the live music experience together, Scorpion Kings, are deeply involved in every part of the creative process, from music selection, stage design, and lighting to sound, hand in hand with the best in the game. 'This show is a reflection of who we are, so we made sure every detail aligns with our vision.
