International music sensation Ed Sheeran surprised fans in Bengaluru by performing the Telugu song Chuttamalle from the upcoming film Devara alongside Indian singer Shilpa Rao. The concert, held on February 9, left fans awestruck as the duo delivered a mesmerizing performance. Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor who was featured in this song also reacted to this.
Janhvi Kapoor Reacts to the Unexpected Collaboration
The original song Chuttamalle features actors Jr. NTR and Janhvi Kapoor. When Janhvi came across the viral performance of Ed and Shilpa, she couldn’t contain her excitement. Taking to Instagram, she wrote, “What a crossover to wake up to.”
Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran also shared a behind-the-scenes video from his practice session with Shilpa Rao. In the video, she was seen helping him with the Telugu pronunciation. Expressing his admiration for her voice, Ed captioned the post, “Obsessed with @shilparao’s voice for the last while, a real privilege to share the stage tonight, and learn a new language!”
Ed Sheeran’s Chennai Concert with A.R. Rahman
Prior to his Bengaluru concert, Ed Sheeran had already won the hearts of Indian fans by performing Urvashi Urvashi from Kadhalan/Premikudu with music maestro A.R. Rahman in Chennai. The performance received immense love, further proving Ed’s deep appreciation for Indian music and culture.
Bengaluru Street Performance Halted by Police
Interestingly, before his Bengaluru concert, Ed Sheeran had planned a street performance on Church Street. However, Bengaluru Police halted the event due to concerns about congestion. DCP Central Bengaluru, Shekar T. Tekkannanavar, explained that the concert wasn’t permitted as per court orders regarding public space evacuations.
Responding to the incident, Ed clarified on Instagram, “We had permission to busk, by the way. Hence, us playing in that exact spot was planned out beforehand. It wasn’t just us randomly turning up. All good, though. See you at the show tonight x.”
Ed Sheeran Becomes ‘Pandit Ed Sheerankar’
Adding to his India experience, Ed Sheeran also learned how to play the sitar and performed his hit song Shape of You on the instrument. Fans were so impressed with his skills that they humorously started calling him ‘Pandit Ed Sheerankar’—a name that has now gone viral.
Final Stop: Delhi NCR on February 15
As part of his India tour, Ed Sheeran is performing across six cities, with Delhi NCR being his final stop on February 15. Fans are eagerly waiting to see what surprises he has in store for the grand finale.
Stay tuned for more updates on Ed Sheeran’s India tour!
