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Last Updated: February 22, 2025, 17:34 IST
Ed Sheeran Highlights Memorable Moments from His India Tour
In a recent social media post, British musician Ed Sheeran shared a recap of his recent tour in India, which included an amusing twist involving a popular Bollywood film. The highlight of his Instagram reel featured a meme derived from the film Rockstar, starring Ranbir Kapoor.
Having just concluded his tour, Sheeran took to Instagram to document his adventures, capturing a variety of moments that reflect his experience in India. Among the more amusing clips was footage of him being interrupted by police during an impromptu street performance in Bengaluru. Ed responded to this moment with humor, incorporating a meme visual from Rockstar that showcases a similar scenario involving Kapoor’s character, Jordan, facing police interference while playing guitar.
Fans promptly reacted to Sheeran’s playful take on the incident, noting the significance of the meme from a beloved film. Comments ranged from amusement over his familiarity with the meme culture to surprise that the Bengaluru event found its way into his post. The reel also included a variety of other scenic and cultural highlights from his trip, such as riding a rickshaw, exploring local streets, enjoying music performances, and making a stop in the hometown of Indian singer Arijit Singh. In his caption, Ed expressed his gratitude for the experience, stating, “India, that was fun! Until next time.”
Fans React to Ed Sheeran’s Inclusion of Rockstar Meme
The inclusion of the Rockstar meme quickly garnered attention, with numerous fans taking to the comments to share their amusement. One commenter quipped, “Bro has seen the rockstar meme lmao,” while another noted, “You included Bengaluru cops incident as well (laughing emojis).” Enthusiastic responses highlighted fans’ disbelief that Sheeran referenced the recent incident, with one remarking, “Ain’t no way church street made it to Ed’s Instagram.”
Sheeran’s video also showcased a moment with Bollywood actor John Abraham, where he was captured playfully engaging with local kids in a game of football, humorously commenting on the oddity of competing against them. Additionally, he shared his newfound love for butter chicken and featured a scooter ride with Arijit Singh in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
Background on Ed Sheeran’s Bengaluru Busking Incident
Several weeks prior, Ed Sheeran had performed at a venue in Bengaluru, where he was abruptly interrupted while singing ‘Shape Of You’. The Bengaluru police explained their actions, emphasizing the need for prior authorization for public performances to ensure the safety and order of large crowds.
Following the event, Sheeran addressed the issue on Instagram, clarifying that they had indeed obtained the necessary permissions to perform at that location, indicating that the performance was planned ahead of time. He concluded by reassuring fans that all was well, stating, “See ya at the show tonight x.”
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