Sukhwinder Singh on AR Rahman at ‘The Wonderment Tour: ‘He is my godbrother, others have godfathers'

The event was a collaborative vision brought to life by AR Rahman and Percept Live. read more
Mumbai witnessed a spectacular celebration of music, emotion, and unity as AR Rahman's 'The Wonderment Tour' lit up the DY Patil Stadium, captivating a massive audience of over 40,000 attendees.
Held as a marquee event as part of Waves Summit 2025, the concert proved to be a genre-defying experience that fans are calling a 'once-in-a-lifetime moment.'
The evening began with dynamic performances by The Yellow Diary, Anubha Bajaj, and Ridáy, who set the tone with their fresh and much loved songs. The momentum only built from there as the stage was taken over by musical legends Sukhwinder Singh, Jonita Gandhi, AR Ameen, and Zanai Bhosle, along with the legend AR Rahman Himself. The evening was filled with songs ranging from Jai Ho, Aaye re Toofan, Jinguchaa and ending on a high note with Vande Mataram.
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A surprise twist in the night had fans roaring with excitement as Mohit Chauhan and actor-singer Dhanush made unexpected appearances, performing live alongside AR Rahman.
The event was a collaborative vision brought to life by AR Rahman and Percept Live.
Ashwwin Mukundan , Project Director reflected on the night, saying: 'This was more than just a concert—it was a celebration of creativity, and the power of music. To see over 40,000 fans experiencing joy and wonder together, was exactly what we hoped to achieve when we began planning this with AR Rahman, Shiamak Davar and our partners.'
Audience members left the stadium beaming with joy, many calling it a true wonder. 'It felt like we were part of something historic. The energy, the visuals, the surprise performances, it was all magical,' said an audience member who attended the grand concert.
'When Dhanush and Rahman performed , it was amazing' said another.
From dazzling performances to stellar choreography by the dance Guru Shiamak Davar himself, the Wonderment Tour delivered an unforgettable sensory journey. For Mumbai, May 3rd, 2025 will be remembered as the night when music transcended boundaries, led by a maestro whose genius continues to inspire generations.
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