Ed Sheeran delivered a spectacular performance in Bengaluru as part of his Mathematics India tour.
The British singer-songwriter made the evening even more special by teaming up with Shilpa Rao on stage for a live rendition of the Telugu song 'Chuttamalle' on Sunday.
The Bengaluru concert was a musical treat for fans, featuring Sheeran’s hit songs like Perfect and Photograph. However, the highlight of the evening was his collaboration with Shilpa Rao, the original singer of Chuttamalle.
The audience erupted with excitement as Sheeran impressively sang the Telugu lyrics alongside Rao.
Following the concert, Sheeran shared a clip of the performance on Instagram, showcasing his effort in mastering the language.
He captioned the video, "Obsessed with @shilparao's voice for the last while, a real privilege to share the stage tonight, and learn a new language!"
Hours before his concert, Sheeran attempted an impromptu street performance on Church Street, but it was unexpectedly cut short by Bengaluru Police, who unplugged his speakers and stopped the show within a minute.
A viral video captured the moment when Sheeran had just begun performing before police officials intervened. Later, the singer clarified that his team had secured prior permission for the performance.
Speaking on the matter, Shekar T Tekkannanavar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Central Bengaluru, explained, "A member among the event organisers came to meet me to seek permission for the Streetside performance at Church Street. I refused to give permission because Church Street gets very crowded. That is the reason he was asked to vacate the place."
Sheeran’s India tour has been filled with iconic musical moments. Before Bengaluru, he performed in Hyderabad and Chennai, where he shared the stage with legendary composer AR Rahman for a special rendition of the timeless hit Urvashi.
Ahead of the Chennai concert, Sheeran met AR Rahman and his son AR Ameen at their studio. Rahman later shared photos of their meet-up on Instagram, where Sheeran was seen posing and exploring the music console. The caption read, "Photos by Ed Sheeran."
With successful performances behind him, Sheeran is now set to take his tour to Shillong and Delhi NCR, where fans eagerly await his next show.