Jonita Gandhi is still revelling in the magic of being the opening act for the Dua Lipa Mumbai show over the weekend. Before taking the stage, the singer got to spend some memorable time with the Grammy Award-winning singer. Talking to us exclusively about the experience, Gandhi says, “It was lovely to spend a few minutes with her backstage. I gifted her two pairs of jhumkas. I hope she enjoys the little takeaway from her visit to India. It was refreshing to see how down to earth and humble Dua is. She’s an absolute sweetheart.”

During her performance, Gandhi belted out her chart-topping numbers, besides performing her latest single, Noorie, for the first time. “My set majorly consisted of my original music — the songs that represent me as an artiste. I performed with a beautiful sunset alongside, so honestly, the vibe was immaculate. I was thrilled that Dua’s audience was so receptive to my music and act,” she says.

Besides her striking performance, what also grabbed eyeballs was Gandhi’s outfit for the act, designed by couturier Rahul Mishra: “This was a huge stage for me, so I wanted to wear something opulent and stunning. I’ve been a huge fan of Rahul Mishra’s work for years, and it’s a dream come true to have worn one of his 2023 couture runway pieces for my act.”