AP Dhillon Rocks Mumbai With Hits, Malaika Arora Shares The Stage As His 'Childhood Crush'

Mumbaikars experienced a 'Summer High' in December as Indo-Canadian rapper-singer AP Dhillon performed in the city on Saturday night.

Mumbaikars experienced a 'Summer High' in December as Indo-Canadian rapper-singer AP Dhillon performed in the city on Saturday night. Thousands of fans packed the MMRDA grounds at Bandra Kurla Complex, where Dhillon captivated them with hits like Excuses, Brown Munde, With You, and Dil Nu, among others. Alongside his partner Shinda Kahlon, Dhillon also performed songs from his recently released EP, including Bora Bora and Old Money.

Malaika Arora joins AP Dhillon on stage during Mumbai concert

The crowd erupted in excitement more than once when Dhillon jumped into the audience. Amplifying the energy of the night, he shouted, "Mumbai, are you having fun? Make some noise!" Dhillon is currently in India for his The Brownprint 2024 India Tour. The event also featured performances by singers Nikita Gandhi and Wahzir In The Hood. Actor-model-entrepreneur Malaika Arora was seen in the audience, and Dhillon had a fan moment when he invited her on stage, revealing that she was his "childhood crush."

 

One of the standout features of the event was the 360-degree stage, which allowed fans from all angles to interact with Dhillon.

In a recent interview with HT City, Dhillon shared how special it was to perform in India: “It’s surreal to headline arenas where I once dreamt of performing. What’s most special is the genuine connection with the audience — they connect with the stories in my music on a deep level. Hearing how a lyric has impacted someone's life, especially in my homeland, is incredibly moving. I try to stay grounded, remembering my roots.”

When asked about pursuing opportunities in Bollywood, the 31-year-old artist from Gurdaspur (Punjab) said, “I respect Bollywood and what it’s doing for music, but right now, I'm focused on creating my own sound, telling stories my way. But if something organic comes up, where I can stay true to my style, then why not? However, I won’t compromise on my artistic vision just to fit into a certain mould.”