Punjabi singer Sunanda Sharma has once again proved that she not only has a golden voice but also a golden heart. A recent viral video from her live concert at Mohali melted hearts as she called a fan on stage to give a warm hug. The gesture is winning hearts and has taken over the entire social media.
The video of the emotional moment went viral in no time, reminding us why Sunanda is loved not just for her music but for her kind heart and pure soul. From supporting the vendors on the street to comforting her fans, read the story of Who is Sunanda Sharma, a small-town girl with over 9.9 million Instagram followers, who turned her passion into a thriving career.
A multi-talent: Actor, Singer, and Performer
Born on January 30, 1992, Sunanda Sharma is an independent artist from a small village in Fatehgarh Churian, Gurdaspur, Punjab. She began her journey by singing cover songs and uploading them on YouTube.
She gained popularity and caught the attention of industry professionals with her debut single, “Billi Ankh.” But her major career breakthrough started after the landmark song “Jaani Tere Naa” (2017), which crossed over hundreds of millions of views on YouTube. The song was later released as a remix in the bollywood movie ‘Jai Mummy Di’ as ‘Mummy Nu Pasand’. She also did songs like “Tere Naal Nachna” in the Bollywood film ‘Nawabzaade’.
Unlike the other artists in the industry, she is not tied wth any big labels and continues to release her own songs independently. She also made her acting debut in the Punjabi film “Sajjan Singh Rangroot.”
She has won several awards including Best Debut Female Vocalist at the Punjabi Music Awards and Best Female Act at the Brit Brit Asia TV Music awards.
The viral Hug moment
It all started in Sunanda’s recent live concert in Mohali. Thousands of fans gathered to see the Punjabi star performing her hit numbers. Everyone was excited and enjoying her presence.
In the midst of the crowd, Sunanada spotted an emotional fan in the front row. She paused and walked towards the edge of the stage to invite him up.
The crowd started cheering and hooting for the lucky fan and overwhelmed with tears he climbed up on the stage. He would’ve never imagined even in his dreams about what happened next. Sunanda gave him a warm, comforting hug and whispered a few words to calm him down. The audience was overjoyed and touched by her kindness. Videos of the heartfelt exchange began circulating on social media and went viral instantly.
The comments and tweets under the post is filled with fans applauding her and praising the singer. Many called her “one of the most grounded artists” in the Punjabi industry. She remains fan favorite and a star who never forgets her root.
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Notable gestures beyond music
Time and again, Sunanda has been making headlines with her kindness. Sunanda is not only recognised as an entertainer but as someone who uses her platform for social and environmental changes.
- In November 2020, Sunanda visited street vendors, potters, weavers and other roadside shopkeepers during the COVID lockdown and urged the locals to buy items from them.
- In September 2025, she distributed relief kits to flood-hit families in Punjab, reaching nearly 250 households.
- As an environmentalist, she partnered with the Roundglass Foundation and helped in planting 4,100 saplings.
In short
The journey of Sunanda Sharma is a living proof of passion blended with authenticity. From uploading YouTube videos to topping charts and melting hearts, Sunanda is writing story of connection, one performance at a time.
Her recent release ‘Dilbar’ has gained more than 880K views on YouTube in just two days and she is busy with the promotional events for the song.
Written by: Supriya