~ Armaan Malik performed his newly released track “Ram Ji Aake Bhala
Karenge” from upcoming Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhooth Bangla for the first time
live at VIT Bhopal
Sehore : AdVITya’26, one of Central India’s
most expansive student-led celebrations at VIT Bhopal, culminated in a
spectacular finale as celebrated singer Armaan Malik headlined the closing
night at VIT Bhopal, delivering not only a power-packed set of chart-toppers
but also a special on-stage moment that will be remembered long after the
lights dimmed. In a highlight that sent the crowd into a frenzy, Malik
performed his newly released track “Ram Ji Aake Bhala Karenge” from Bhooth
Bangla for the first time live at VIT Bhopal, giving students an exclusive
musical premiere that elevated the night into something historic.
Blending romantic ballads with
high-energy pop anthems, Malik’s performance turned the campus into a chorus of
thousands. From soul-stirring melodies to dance-floor favourites, his set
carried every shade of emotion, closing the festival on a triumphant and deeply
resonant note.
The fest was guided under the
leadership of Chancellor, VIT Bhopal
University, Dr. G. Viswanathan, and supported by Vice President Dr. Sankar
Viswanathan, Assistant Vice President Ms. Kadhambari S. Viswanathan; and
Trustee Mrs. Ramani Balasundaram. The journey began on the sports fields
from 21 to 24 February, where the AdVITya’26 Sports Fest drew over 1,000
participants competing across nine major disciplines. From tightly contested
football and cricket finals to commanding performances in badminton, chess and
weightlifting, the event showcased discipline and drive. The introduction of
arm wrestling exclusively for VIT Bhopal students added a fresh competitive
edge. Beyond medals and trophies, the sporting chapter strengthened teamwork
and inter-institutional camaraderie, setting the tone for what followed.
From 26 to 28 February, the
Techno-Cultural Fest carried that momentum forward. Stand-up comic Pranav
Sharma opened proceedings with humour that resonated instantly with the student
audience. Technical competitions such as TechTonic’26, Robo-Mania, Battle Bots,
INNOVIT Finale, and Chakravyuh: Vinash Protocol tested coding precision,
engineering skill, innovations, and strategic thinking. Gaming arenas buzzed
with intensity, while Finance Carnival: Deal or Dominate placed negotiation and
decision-making under real-time pressure. Cultural showcases including Jhalak
26, Kavya Manch, Padharo Saa 3.0 and VITB Got Latent, etc. ensured the arts
held equal space alongside analytics and algorithms.
Music shaped the emotional arc of
the festival. The 9Teen Band brought
theatrical flair in pirate-inspired attire, performing inventive mash-ups of
classic and contemporary Bollywood hits that had the crowd singing in unison.
Singer Rashmeet Kaur followed with
high-voltage energy, opening with Bajre
Da Sitta and sustaining the momentum with a string of chartbusters that
turned the night electric. On 27 February, Rajasthani folk exponent Jasu Khan Bisu infused the stage with
traditional depth and regional pride, widening the festival’s cultural canvas
before the grand finale by Armaan Malik,
whose performance brought the celebration to a resounding close. Delivering a
seamless mix of romantic ballads and high-energy pop hits, he had thousands of
voices rising with him in chorus. From soul-stirring melodies to dance-floor favourites,
his set ensured the festival ended on a powerful, unforgettable note.
Taken together, AdVITya’26 was
not merely a sequence of events. It was an ecosystem in motion. Students coded
through the day and rehearsed by night. They competed fiercely, collaborated
instinctively and celebrated collectively. The campus pulsed with ambition and
belonging in equal measure. At VIT Bhopal, fulfilment did not sit on the
sidelines. It played out in stadium finals, robotics arenas, poetry recitals
and headline concerts.
As the final notes of Armaan
Malik’s performance faded into applause, AdVITya’26 closed not with an end, but
with a sense of momentum. The festival reaffirmed that higher education thrives
when challenge, creativity and community meet on the same stage.