Ed Sheeran Meets AR Rahman Ahead of His Chennai Concert, Sings “Perfect” with His Choir


As Ed Sheeran, the British pop sensation, proceeds to the Indian leg of his highly publicized + -÷x 2025 Tour, amongst the biggest moments was definitely meeting the iconic AR Rahman in Chennai.

Globally hit-making and full-of-soul music artist Ed Sheeran mentioned that it was one moment always etched in his memory as he shared with the Oscar-winning music maestro before his grand performance in the city.

The visit of Ed Sheeran to India is, more than anything, about cultural exchange, connection, and the joy of experiencing the richness of Indian tradition. And then it happened, almost magically-the coming together of Ed and AR Rahman. Both musicians have a long history of producing soulful and emotionally charged music, and hence, instant bonding was hardly out of surprise as they sat together, exchanging ideas and sharing stories.

Meeting Point: Ed Sheeran and AR Rahman on a Musical Bond


Ahead of his Chennai concert, Ed Sheeran got the opportunity to meet the composer of Dil Se, AR Rahman, and his son AR Ameen, at the renowned KM Music Conservatory. Beautiful photos shared by AR Rahman himself captured the moments of this encounter. One photo showed Rahman, Sheeran, and Ameen sitting on a couch together-smiling and enjoying each other’s company. The other photo showed Rahman at his music console while Ed Sheeran was clicking to capture the magic of that moment.

AR Rahman’s caption on the post was an indication of how great their collaboration could be. Rahman jokingly gave the photo credits to Ed Sheeran, as he has always had an eye for beautiful moments and connections. Fans were very quick to fill the comments section, speculating about a possible collaboration between the two global music icons. This was indeed a meeting of the Czars, as both Ed Sheeran and AR Rahman have several million followers around the world; a collaboration between them could be nothing less than magical.

Ed Sheeran’s Gratitude and Excitement for His India Tour


Ed Sheeran, during this meeting, said that he was really excited to perform in India, particularly in cities other than Mumbai. He shared that his previous visits to Mumbai had always been special, but he was thrilled to bring his music to new audiences in cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi. “I’ve performed twice in Mumbai, and I’m excited to bring my music to other parts of India this time,” Ed shared. His words were full of respect for India, and he spoke fondly of the vibrant culture and warm-hearted people.

He also added that every visit to India is a new adventure; he is like a tourist exploring the beauty of the country, seeing something new every time. One can feel his admiration for Indian culture, and it is crystal clear that his time in India is about much more than just performing-it’s about the experience, the connections, and the memories he creates along the way.

Performing “Perfect” with AR Rahman’s Choir


One of the major highlights of the meeting between Ed Sheeran and AR Rahman was when Ed joined Rahman’s choir to sing a version of “Perfect,” one of his most loved songs. It furthered the chemistry between them, and the choir sounded beautiful. The fans were thrilled by this merge of two musical geniuses, even if it was casual and in a rehearsal setting.

For Ed Sheeran, this was a dream come true-to be collaborating with AR Rahman, however informal that might be. After all, musicians love music, and that indeed knows no borders. For the two musicians, this was something special to be shared-a celebration of the common love of melody, harmony, and rhythm.

The Indian Tour: A Journey Across Cities


Ed Sheeran’s =-÷x 2025 Tour started off on a high note on January 30, 2025, in India with the artist performing at Pune. The concert of Ed was a celebration of his music and his deep connection with the Indian audience. Ed donned a T-shirt saying “Pune” to pay homage to the city. The energy this reveled into the crowd was infectious. As he belted out his massive hits including “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill”, the connection between Ed’s music and the fans was palpable.

Next, on February 2, Ed went to his second concert in Hyderabad to be held at the sprawling Ramoji Film City. The show was opened by singer Armaan Malik, who set the stage for an incredible evening of live music. Ed Sheeran’s concert has never been or will it be about a gig but all about the interactions going on between himself and the fans. It further stated, AEG Presents Asia and BookMyShow Live bring the music hero to Indians once again across several cities around India. First experience of Champi in the chennai Head Massager
One of the lighter moments of Ed Sheeran’s visit to Chennai was when he tried out the champi head massage, an Indian tradition. Champi is a form of head massage that has this famous vigor with slapping; it’s widely done across India, and Ed Sheeran wasn’t left out of this tradition. This was evidenced when the fan club EdHQ took to Instagram and shared the hilarious video of the time Ed winced and smiled in unison as the massage therapist slapped and massaged his head. The fact that it was something he had not experienced earlier evoked Ed to share the video on his Instagram Stories with the caption: “This kinda slaps.

The video went viral in no time, and fans of Ed were highly amused by the reactions. A few fans commented that this must be the reason for the forgetfulness during some of his shows, while another said, “Now I’m not sure I want a head massage anymore.” International fans unfamiliar with the champi were shocked at how aggressive the head massage seemed, but for Ed it was memorable part of the cultural experience at Chennai.

Ed Sheeran’s India tour has been stealing all the lime-light, while he, who will be performing in Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi-NCR feels so grateful he could perform here, in the country so strikingly beautiful, filled with versatility. He went ahead to call each time a new adventure while setting foot upon this land and seems to prize each single time he spends herein.

The whole tour is turning out to be a beautiful mix of music, cultural interchange, and a personal touch that the Ed Sheeran concert in India is surely going to be remembered for a long time. Be it a collaboration with AR Rahman’s choir, getting a champi, or going on his knees, thanking the fans for this warm welcome; the time spent by Ed Sheeran will be remembered, cross-cultural bonding, and how much music binds people together.


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