Shraddha-Andrew, Diljit-DP: Surprising crossovers in 2024

2024 has been an exciting year in entertainment, with unexpected collaborations that wowed fans. These surprising partnerships, from on-screen duos to social media crossovers, exceeded expectations and made waves, leaving everyone wondering why they hadn’t happened earlier. Here’s a look at the year’s most surprising crossovers.

In October, Alia Bhatt surprised fans by promoting Jigra at DJ Alan Walker’s show in Bengaluru, with photos and videos of her greeting the crowd going viral. Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan made an unexpected appearance at Alan Walker’s concert in Mumbai, promoting Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and even joining the crowd in grooving to its catchy title track.

Shraddha Kapoor and Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield had an unexpected encounter on the red carpet at the Red Sea International Film Festival. Fans were surprised, and the moment quickly went viral. Andrew even complimented Shraddha in an interview with Pinkvilla, saying, "We had a nice, short chat on the red carpet. She seems very lovely, kind, and gentle."

An advertisement for a sexual wellness brand featuring Ranveer Singh and Johnny Sins took the internet by storm. The duo appeared together in the ad, parodying dramatic Indian daily soaps to promote sexual health products. The unexpected and humorous crossover quickly became one of the most iconic moments of 2024.

In 2024, a surprising musical moment occurred when Diljit Dosanjh made a surprise appearance at an Ed Sheeran concert in Mumbai. During Sheeran's performance at the Mahalaxmi Race Course, the two artists teamed up to sing Diljit's hit song Lover in Punjabi, thrilling the audience. The performance quickly went viral on social media. Later that year, in September, Ed Sheeran joined Diljit on stage during the Birmingham leg of his Dil-Luminati Tour to return the favour.

Avneet Kaur sparked excitement among fans when she posted a photo with Tom Cruise from the set of the upcoming Mission Impossible film. In her caption, she expressed her awe at the experience, saying she had the chance to witness the filmmaking magic and praised Cruise for his dedication to performing real stunts. She hinted at more updates closer to the film's release on May 23, 2025, leaving fans curious about her potential involvement in the movie.

Here’s another surprising crossover! Deepika Padukone made her first public appearance after the birth of her daughter, Dua, at Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Bengaluru. She surprised the audience by joining him on stage and grooving to his hit song "Lover," sending fans into a frenzy.

At the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 final in London, industrialist Anand Mahindra played a friendly game of chess with actor John Abraham. Anand shared a picture of the match on social media, joking that both of them knew when it’s best to quit, thinking they were ahead. John Abraham, known for promoting sports and his passion for motorcycles, joined in on the fun.