Ed Sheeran, who landed in India on March 12 for the Indian leg of his - = ÷ x Tour, wowed music enthusiasts for two-and-a-half hours, delivering over 30 songs at the bustling Mahalaxmi Race Course grounds in South Mumbai on Saturday night. The Grammy winner expressed his delight at returning to the country, having first visited in 2015 and later performing in 2017.
Highlights from Ed Sheeran's Mumbai excursion this week:
Channeling Shah Rukh Khan's Charm: Ed Sheeran showcased his admiration for Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan by mimicking his signature pose, sharing the moment on his Instagram with a caption, “This is the Shape of Us. Spreading love together.” He also visited Torii Mumbai, owned by Shah Rukh's wife Gauri Khan, and snapped pictures with her. In a now-deleted Instagram post by filmmaker Farah Khan, Ed serenades Shah Rukh with his hit track Perfect, accompanied by guitar tunes.
Punjabi Performance: During his concert, Ed Sheeran surprised fans by singing in Punjabi alongside singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, belting out Diljit's hit track Lover on stage.
Reunion with Farah Khan: Reigniting their camaraderie from 2015, Ed met up with Farah at Torii Mumbai, followed by a welcome bash hosted by the choreographer-filmmaker. Ed mingled with Bollywood stars including Madhuri Dixit, Huma Qureshi, Malaika Arora, and Rajkummar Rao, even recalling watching Huma's debut film, Gangs of Wasseypur.
Collaboration with Armaan Malik: Ahead of his Mumbai performance, Ed Sheeran delighted fans by dancing to Allu Arjun's Butta Bomma song with singer Armaan Malik. The duo also shared the stage during the concert, with Armaan coaxing Ed to recreate Shah Rukh's iconic pose.
School Visit: Prior to his star-studded engagements, Ed visited a Mumbai school on Tuesday, treating the students to a rendition of Shape of You. In return, the kids showcased their talents, drawing smiles and applause from the singer. Ed shared the heartwarming experience on Instagram, expressing his joy at being back in India.
The Grammy winner expressed his delight at returning to the country, having first visited in 2015 and later performing in....
March 18, 2024