Sonu Nigam collaborates with Raju Kalakar for 'Dil Pe Chalai Churiyaan', 'Something special this Monday'

Celebrated playback singer Sonu Nigam requires no introduction. With his versatility, wide range of vocal abilities and diverse repertoire, Sonu has lent his voice to numerous chartbusters in different genres and languages. While most of his songs can be found in the playlist of music lovers, one of his iconic songs has garnered the attention of netizens recently. Well, it is not for the singer but for Raju Kalakar. The song is 'Dil Pe Chalai Churiyaan' from Sanam Befawa, and recreating the song, Raju has emerged as an internet sensation. Interestingly, Raju's rendition has extremely impressed Sonu, and the duo is collaborating for 'something special'.

Sonu Nigam Announces 'Special' Collaboration With Internet Sensation

On Friday, Sonu took to his Instagram handle and shared a video with Raju Bhat, aka Raju Kalakar. In the clip, Raju is seen singing the iconic song 'Dil Pe Chalai Churiyaan' with the man behind the original song. He sings the song while tapping two broken stones as his makeshift instrument with his impressive style. Surprisingly, Sonu joins him only to make the moment magical.

What made it more exciting was the iconic singer's announcement. The caption for the video read, "You've been humming it... Now get ready to hear it like never before. Something special is dropping this Monday!" (sic)

Well, the internet is drooling over the announcement, and users have hailed it as the 'Biggest Collaboration of 2025.'

From the announcement, it seems, Sonu, Raju and TSeries have collaborated to bring the reboot of the iconic song.

About Raju Kalakar and His Viral Video

Raju Bhat, aka Raju Kalakar, is a Surat-based puppeteer. A couple of weeks ago, a video of Raju took the internet by storm in which he is seen using his makeshift instrument (two stones) and singing the iconic song 'Dil Pe Chalai Churiyan' while the original song in Sonu's voice plays in the background.

Raju made the iconic heartbreak track's comeback with his unique performance, and the clip went instantly viral, with the internet showering praises on him.