British singer Ed Sheeran, currently in India for his – = / x India Tour, was recently spotted enjoying a scooter ride with Indian playback singer Arijit Singh in Jiaganj, Murshidabad. A viral video shows Sheeran riding a pillion while Singh takes him on a tour of his hometown, accompanied by a group of people following them on scooters.
Despite being global music icons, the singers ditched heavy security and enjoyed their time freely, much to the delight of their fans. The Internet reacted warmly to the video, with fans expressing their excitement in the comments. One user wrote, “Arijit × Ed when?” while another called it “the most wholesome video ever.” A comment read, “Humblest souls together,” appreciating the camaraderie between the two musicians.
Ed Sheeran comes to Arijit Singh’s hometown, and Arijit drives him through the streets of Jiaganj pic.twitter.com/K4nqZvout1
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Ed Sheeran’s Street Performance Stopped by Bengaluru Police
During his India tour, Sheeran attempted an impromptu street performance in Bengaluru, but the event was halted by the local police. The incident took place on Church Street before his concert on Sunday.
Sheeran later addressed the situation on Instagram, stating, “We had permission to busk, by the way. Hence, our playing in that exact spot was planned out beforehand. It wasn’t just us randomly turning up. All good though. See you at the show tonight x.”
Authorities claimed that the event lacked official permission, while Sheeran’s team maintained that it was a brief act with prior approval.
Ed Sheeran’s India Tour Highlights
Sheeran began his Mathematics Tour in India with a performance in Pune on January 30, where singer-actor Dot., known for The Archies, opened the show. He then performed at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, on February 2, with singer Armaan Malik opening the concert. In Chennai, Sheeran collaborated on stage with music composer AR Rahman, much to the delight of fans.
The India leg of Sheeran’s tour is produced and promoted by AEG Presents Asia and BookMyShow Live. He is set to perform next in Delhi and Shillong.
Sheeran and Singh previously shared the stage during the Indian singer’s concert in London last year, where they performed the British singer’s hit song Perfect.