Jonita Gandhi to perform alongside Ed Sheeran in Chennai
Playback singer Jonita Gandhi, known for hits like “Gilehriyaan,” “What Jhumka,” and “Dil Ka Telephone,” is set to kick off 2025 in style by joining English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on stage during his Mathematics tour in Chennai on February 5, 2025.
Jonita, who has shared the stage with renowned artists such as A.R. Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Shankar Mahadevan, Anirudh Ravichander, and Arijit Singh, expressed her excitement about the upcoming performance. “I’ve been a huge fan of Ed’s for quite a while! In fact, I’ve also covered some of his music in the past. I absolutely love how versatile he is. He crosses over into different genres so seamlessly and in a way that feels so authentic, which is something I really admire,” she said.
Reflecting on past experiences, Jonita added, “I was really disappointed to miss his last performance in Mumbai as I was performing elsewhere that day, but I’m so excited to see him perform live and even more stoked to share a stage with him in Chennai! Really looking forward to it.”
The singer recently described a live collaboration with Arijit Singh in Delhi as “one for the books,” highlighting the special magic of performing together.
In addition to her live performance plans, Jonita has also released her latest track, “Channa.” The song, which blends English, Hindi, and Punjabi, beautifully captures unspoken emotions and the pain of unfulfilled longing, reflecting the bittersweet nature of love and waiting. The music video features Gurfateh Pirzada, who recently appeared in the streaming series Call Me Bae.
Talking about “Channa,” Jonita explained, “The song was conceived during a jam session with my friends Siddhant Bhosle and Soham Mukherji. I wanted to create something soulful, real, and authentic to my life experience, but also groovy. Shooting the video required me to really step outside of my comfort zone and try new things.”
