Pandit Ed Sheerankar? Ed Sheeran’s Sitar Performance Captivates Fans!

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] February 08: British pop sensation Ed Sheeran is well-known for merging different cultures in his music, and his latest endeavor has certainly entertained and captivated fans! While in India for his Mathematics Tour, the singer-songwriter paused his dynamic performances to explore a traditional Indian instrument—the sitar. What could be a m ore perfect way to try it out than by playing his popular song Shape of You?

On Friday, Ed shared a video on Instagram showcasing his inaugural sitar session, where he was guided by the talented sitarist Megha Rawoot. In the clip, Ed is seen sitting cross-legged on the floor, deeply engaged in discovering the subtle intricacies of the instrument. He shared, “Played Sitar today for the first time, had a great teacher @megharawoot.”

Fans were thrilled to experience Ed’s 2017 global hit Shape of You in a fresh and unique rendition. Megha not only helped him with the chords but also sang along, creating a memorable musical experience that bridged cultures.

Social media buzzed with responses as soon as the video appeared. Fans were completely captivated by Ed’s enthusiasm, with one user humorously calling him "Pandit Ed Sheerankar!" Another fan joked, "The club isn’t the best place to find love, Darbar is where I go!"—a clever Indian twist on his song’s well-known lyrics.

Another Instagram user remarked, "This man consistently celebrates every culture he encounters." Truly remarkable! Some even proposed that Ed might explore the idea of releasing a complete studio version of Shape of You that incorporates Indian classical elements.

Ed has expressed his admiration for Indian culture before. This week, he pleasantly surprised his fans by performing with the iconic composer AR Rahman in Chennai. The two icons collaborated for an unexpected remix of Shape of You and Rahman’s beloved classic Urvasi Urvasi, crafting a captivating blend that mesmerized the audience.

After the performance, Ed expressed his enthusiasm on Instagram, saying, "What an honor @arrahman!" The surprising partnership had fans excited, with many describing it as “the crossover we never knew we needed.”

Ed Sheeran began the India segment of his Mathematics Tour on January 30 with an amazing concert in Pune. The tour, which has already attracted large audiences, will wrap up on February 15 with a highly awaited performance in Delhi-NCR.

Ed Sheeran began the India segment of his Mathematics Tour on January 30 with an amazing concert in Pune. The tour, which has already attracted large audiences, will wrap up on February 15 with a highly awaited performance in Delhi-NCR.

As Ed continues to win hearts with his openness to different cultures, fans are eagerly anticipating whether Pandit Ed Sheerankar will delight them with another musical experiment before he says goodbye to India!