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Ed Sheeran and AR Rahman ignite Chennai concert with epic Mashup of Shape of You and Urvasi Urvasi

Ed Sheeran’s Chennai concert became unforgettable when AR Rahman joined him on stage. Performing "Shape of You" with Rahman blending in the chorus of Urvasi Urvasi, the surprise collaboration left fans in awe. This powerful mashup of global hits created a magical moment fans will cherish forever.

February 06, 2025 / 14:41 IST
AR Rahman and ED Sheeran

AR Rahman and ED Sheeran


Ed Sheeran’s concert in Chennai became a once-in-a-lifetime event for fans when the pop sensation brought legendary composer AR Rahman on stage for a surprise performance. The collaboration between the two global icons set the stage on fire, leaving the audience in absolute awe. The magic unfolded when Sheeran performed his chart-topping hit Shape of You, and Rahman seamlessly blended in with the unforgettable chorus of his iconic song Urvasi Urvasi. This unexpected mashup created a memorable moment that will surely be etched in the hearts of fans.


As the crowd erupted in cheers and applause, it was clear that the fusion of Sheeran’s international appeal and Rahman’s timeless Indian musical genius was a perfect blend. Ed Sheeran, visibly delighted by the collaboration, shared the moment with his followers on Instagram. In his post, he expressed his excitement, writing, “What an honour @AR Rahman,” accompanied by a video of their performance.

Fans flocked to the comments section, pouring their love for the historic moment. Many shared their excitement about witnessing the magical performance live, with one fan commenting, “How lucky is Chennai!” Others expressed regret for not being able to attend, highlighting how special the night had been.

Before the concert, Ed Sheeran had the opportunity to meet AR Rahman and his son, AR Ameen. Rahman shared glimpses of their meeting on his Instagram, including candid photos of Sheeran and him interacting. One picture captured Rahman behind his music console as Sheeran clicked a photo, captioned, “Photos by Ed Sheeran.”

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The Chennai concert was part of Sheeran’s Mathematics series India tour, which kicked off in Pune on January 30. After his performance in Hyderabad on February 2, he will visit Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi, continuing his musical journey across India. Fans in these cities are eagerly awaiting the same level of magic and surprise that Ed Sheeran and AR Rahman created in Chennai.

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first published: Feb 6, 2025 02:41 pm

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