February 6, 2025: Wednesday night became a memorable event for music lovers in Chennai, as global music icon AR Rahman joined British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on stage during his Mathematics tour. The highly anticipated collaboration left the audience in awe as the duo not only interacted with fans but also treated them to a mesmerizing remix of Sheeran’s chart-topping “Shape of You” and Rahman’s iconic track “Urvasi Urvasi.”
Several videos from the unforgettable gig surfaced online, showing Rahman and Sheeran effortlessly blending their musical styles, combining Ed’s popular hit with Rahman’s vibrant Bollywood classic. The electrifying mashup, which had the crowd cheering and dancing, was the highlight of the evening. Fans were in for a rare treat as two music legends from different worlds united for a performance that transcended borders and musical genres.
Hours after the performance, Ed Sheeran took to Instagram to express his gratitude for the collaboration with the music maestro. “What an honor @arrahman,” he captioned a post, acknowledging the incredible experience of sharing the stage with Rahman.
Ed Sheeran kicked off his highly anticipated + – = / x India tour with a mesmerizing performance in Pune on January 30. The concert in Pune saw Sheeran don a t-shirt that read “Pune,” paying tribute to the city as the crowd erupted in applause. Sheeran took a moment during the concert to share his excitement about performing in cities outside Mumbai, expressing that every visit to India makes him feel like a tourist in the beautiful country. He also shared his appreciation for the Indian audience, stating that performing in India was always a thrilling experience.
The Pune concert was not only a treat for music lovers but also for cricket fans, as several England cricketers were spotted in the crowd. England cricket team members, including skipper Jos Buttler and all-rounder Liam Livingstone, were seen enjoying the show. Buttler, speaking to BookMyShow Live, expressed his love for India and the support cricket receives from its passionate fans. He also shared his excitement about being in India for the concert, saying, “It is always a pleasure to come back, for IPL etc., and to see the support of fans. It’s great that the stars aligned and we were in Pune at the same time.”
Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics tour in India will come to a close on February 15 with a performance in Delhi-NCR. The tour, organized by AEG Presents Asia and BookMyShow Live, has brought together music lovers from across the country to witness Sheeran’s incredible live performances.
The collaboration between Ed Sheeran and AR Rahman will undoubtedly remain one of the standout moments of this tour, and fans will surely remember the magical mashup for years to come.