
Thu Feb 06 16:11:45 UTC 2025: ## Sheeran and Rahman Surprise Chennai with Unforgettable Mashup
**CHENNAI, INDIA –** Ed Sheeran’s Chennai concert became a night to remember thanks to a surprise collaboration with Indian music legend A.R. Rahman. The two musical giants treated the ecstatic crowd to a unique mashup of Sheeran’s global hit “Shape of You” and Rahman’s classic “Urvasi Urvasi.”
Rahman joined Sheeran onstage during the performance, seamlessly blending the iconic “Urvasi Urvasi” chorus with Sheeran’s vocals. The crowd erupted in cheers at the unexpected pairing of the international pop star and the celebrated Indian composer.
Sheeran later shared a video of the performance on Instagram, expressing his honor at collaborating with Rahman. Fans flooded the comments, sharing their excitement and envy at missing the unforgettable moment. Many commented on Chennai’s luck in witnessing such a unique collaboration.
The surprise performance followed a pre-concert meeting between Sheeran, Rahman, and Rahman’s son, A.R. Ameen. Photos of the meeting, shared on social media, showed the artists enjoying each other’s company.
The Chennai concert was part of Sheeran’s six-city Indian tour promoting his “Mathematics” album series. The tour continues with upcoming shows in Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi.