On Saturday, Mumbai levitated to Dua Lipa's tunes as the international music star performed her hit numbers. But before she took on the stage, Indo-Canadian singer Jonita Gandhi mesmerised the audience with her set. In an exclusive chat with India Today, the 'What Jhumka' singer spoke about her experience, and love for Dua Lipa. Jonita also shared how she gifted Dua a pair of jhumkas to mark her India visit.
Sharing that the offer to open for the Albanian singer and songwriter was like a 'dream come true', Jonita called it an incredible honour, "Preparing for a show like this is always an exciting and daunting process. We rehearsed quite a bit and curated a special setlist that featured mostly my own music. The setlist was a mix of songs that represent me. I enjoy adding unique elements like mashups or acoustic renditions to keep things fresh. For this one, I also performed my latest single 'Noorie' live for the first time. It was surreal."
Jonita added that it was a monumental moment to represent India's vibrant music scene while sharing the stage with a global icon. She said that it was also her moment to connect with a wider audience.
Jonita Gandhi also mentioned how she has been a fan of Dua Lipa, stating that her music is infectious, "New Rules is one of my all-time favouritesâI became a fan of her sound as soon as I heard it," she said, when asked to pick her favourite Dua song.
Talking about meeting the international artiste, the 'Soni Soni' singer said, "It was lovely. She's incredibly down-to-earth and humble. I gave her two pairs of jhumkas as a gift, and I hope she liked the little takeaway from her visit to India. We chatted about how exciting it is to connect with audiences across cultures. She's an absolute sweetheart, and it was refreshing to see someone so accomplished remain so genuine and zen."
"From releasing my debut EP, opening for Dua to performing at incredible shows around the world, I am also happy to see so much love for my new single 'Noorie'. Next year, I plan to release more original music, collaborate with amazing artists, and perform in new places. It's all about growing as an artist and connecting with more listeners around the world," she concluded.
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