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- By Ridhi Suri
- Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:37 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Diljit Dosanjh, the acclaimed singer and actor, is currently immersed in the promotional activities for his forthcoming film 'Chamkila.' In a recent interview, he reflected on his memorable experience of performing alongside Ed Sheeran, emphasising that the idea of singing in Punjabi actually originated from 'Perfect' singer himself, much to the delight of his fans. The 'Crew' actor elaborated on the efforts undertaken to orchestrate this memorable moment, shedding light on the meticulous preparations involved in bringing Sheeran into the Punjabi music sphere. Furthermore, Imtiaz Ali praised Diljit and lauded the collaborative performance between the two.
Discussing the preparations for Sheeran's Punjabi performance with Anubhav Singh Bassi, Diljit revealed, "It wasn’t my idea, he was very excited and he had rehearsed for two or three days. His band had made the song and sent it to us a week or 10 days in advance. Till the last minute, he felt that if he could not sing, I should carry on. I thought if he managed to sing in Punjabi it would be the first time ever that a singer like Ed Sheeran would sing in Punjabi."
"Nobody ever imagined Ed Sheeran would sing in Punjabi, so that was a big deal to me. On the stage too, I was just listening to him, I wanted him to sing more," he added.
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Imtiaz Ali praised Diljit and said, "Main bhi tha waha, maine bhi dekha. bohot hi zyada utsah hua. But aap ye socho ki hum jab shoot kar rahe the, toh yeh concert main har din dekh raha hota tha. (I was also there, I also saw it. I was enthralled. But imagine, when we were shooting for the film (Chamkila), it was like attending a concert everyday!)
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For the unversed, during his concert in Mumbai on March 16, Ed Sheeran captivated the audience with a stunning performance, which included a surprise collaboration with Diljit Dosanjh on the song 'Lover'. This unexpected crossover left many fans pleasantly surprised, as they hadn't anticipated such a unique musical fusion. Sharing a video of their performance, Ed wrote, "Got to bring out @diljitdosanjh tonight in Mumbai and sing in Punjabi for the first time. I've had such an incredible time in India, more to come."
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