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Arijit Singh's Surprise Encore with Anoushka Shankar
10 Feb
Summary
- Arijit Singh performed with Anoushka Shankar in Kolkata on February 8.
- Singh shared a gratitude post for Shankar after the concert.
- He performed a duet with Shankar on 'Traces of You'.
Singer-composer Arijit Singh, who recently announced his retirement from playback singing, made a surprise appearance at Anoushka Shankar's concert in Kolkata on February 8. This marks his first public performance since his January 27 announcement.
Singh joined Shankar on stage to perform Maya Bhora Raati, a classic Bengali song originally by Lakshmi Shankar and composed by Pandit Ravi Shankar. He later collaborated with Shankar for a duet on 'Traces of You,' a track co-created with Norah Jones.
Following the concert, Singh shared a heartfelt message on Instagram Stories expressing his admiration for Shankar's music and gratitude for the performance opportunity. Shankar responded to his message, stating she was "humbled beyond belief."
Singh had previously visited Shankar's home, where they reportedly composed music together. This collaboration highlights a continued engagement with music beyond his previous playback commitments.
