Sun Feb 02 11:10:00 IST 2025: ## Rising Star Dot Opens for Ed Sheeran in Pune
**PUNE, INDIA –** Indian singer-actor Aditi Saigal, known professionally as Dot, opened for Ed Sheeran’s sold-out Pune concert on January 30th, marking a significant milestone in her burgeoning career. The performance, part of Sheeran’s “The Mathematics (+-=÷x) Tour,” saw Dot electrify the crowd before the Grammy-winning artist took the stage.
Dot, who recently appeared in Zoya Akhtar’s Netflix series “The Archies,” shared photos and videos from the unforgettable night on her Instagram account. The posts featured images with Sheeran, who sported a “Pune” t-shirt, and clips of Dot’s captivating opening act. She expressed her gratitude to Sheeran and her band in a heartfelt caption.
Fans flooded the comments section with praise, expressing disbelief and excitement at Dot’s achievement. Many lauded her performance and celebrated her success in opening for a global music icon.
Sheeran’s “The Mathematics Tour” continues across India, with upcoming concerts scheduled in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi-NCR. This marks his return to India following successful tours in 2017 and 2023. The Pune concert was met with widespread enthusiasm, further solidifying Sheeran’s popularity in the country. Dot’s performance served as a powerful introduction for many to this rising star in the Indian music scene.