The international surprise for Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour in Birmingham was Ed Sheeran hitting the stage. For the audience, it wasn’t an experience but a journey down memory lane as they had witnessed their last performance together in Mumbai, where Diljit had supported Ed when he came to that city for a concert in March.
The show opened with Diljit, dressed in an all-white costume, working the crowd into thumping action to Punjabi beats. He happily declared, “Ed Sheeran aa gaya oye! ” bringing with him applause from the audience. Ed came on the stage wearing a simple black T-shirt and track pants. Within a few moments, he connected with the fan through his music by strumming an acoustic guitar and performing the hit single “The Shape of You.” The chemistry between the two artists was palpable as Diljit joined him on stage, their musical styles borrowing from each other.
The marvelous mashup of “Shape of You” and Diljit’s hit from the latest Bollywood comedy film Crew, “Naina,” came out as a scintillating mix of Punjabi and Western music. Fans were eager to witness both talents together, and their performance ended on a love hug with fans exhilarated. Social media went haywire with the reactions from this epic collaboration. Of course, lots of excitement was voiced out by fans as this is “the year of epic collabs” and hails the dynamic duo for great chemistry. Ed Sheeran also collaborated with other artists such as Arijit Singh, so it’s evident that 2024 is going to turn out to be a remarkable year in terms of music. Of course, to the extent that the people are sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for this mashup from their favorite artist, it’s sure that this collaboration will be held as a highlight in both of their careers.
