Fans were treated to an unexpected delight as Ed Sheeran ventured into Punjabi territory for the first time during his concert in Mumbai last Saturday. Joining forces with singer Diljit Dosanjh, they mesmerized the audience at the Mahalaxmi Race Course Grounds with their rendition of Sheeran’s song “Lover.” The duo’s performance elicited thunderous applause from the hundreds of fans in attendance, creating an electrifying atmosphere.
Diljit took to Instagram to share a snippet of their collaboration, showcasing Ed’s foray into Punjabi music. Decked in a black and golden ensemble paired with a vibrant red turban, Diljit exuded charisma, while Ed kept it casual in a black T-shirt and denim, strumming his guitar with finesse. The caption accompanying the video exclaimed, “@teddysphotos 🇮🇳🇬🇧 Brother Singing in PANJABI for the First Time BURRAAAA (love-you gesture emoji) Chak deya Ge (smiling face with sunglasses emoji),” garnering praise from fellow celebrities like Badshah, Varun Dhawan, and Harshdeep Kaur.
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Ed also took to social media to share a glimpse of their Mumbai performance, capturing the heartfelt moment as they embraced amidst the cheers of their adoring fans. Expressing his joy, he wrote, “Got to bring out @diljitdosanjh tonight in Mumbai and sing in Punjabi for the first time. I’ve had such an incredible time in India, more to come !”
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The evening marked a highlight of Ed’s Asia and Europe Tour, drawing a star-studded audience that included the likes of Madhuri Dixit, Farah Khan, and Mira Rajput, among others. Mira even shared clips of her daughter Misha dancing along to Ed’s tunes on her Instagram Stories.
Ahead of the concert, Farah Khan hosted a lavish party for Ed, attended by Bollywood luminaries such as Hrithik Roshan and Madhuri Dixit, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of music and celebration.