Sonakshi Sinha to perform at Justin Bieber’s India gig, says she is fond of his music

Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha will be one of the opening acts for Justin Bieber as he performs in Mumbai on May 10.

Sonakshi Sinha will perform at Grammy Award winner and global pop sensation Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour in Mumbai in May, she said on Monday.

Sonakshi Sinha will perform as one of the opening acts at the highly anticipated gig. (AFP)

She will perform as one of the opening acts at the highly anticipated gig, which will be held at the DY Patil Stadium here on May 10.

Bieber’s latest jaunt is in support of his fourth album Purpose, wherein he has experimented with more exploratory electronic sounds.

“I am really fond of Justin Bieber’s music and I love how his sound has evolved over the years and today he reaches out to a universal fan base. I’m definitely looking forward to this event,” Sonakshi said in a statement.

Arjun Jain, Director, White Fox India -- the sole promoters of the tour, said: “We are looking at very innovative opening acts for the Bieber concert and we would love to have Sonakshi to be a part of it. It’s too preliminary to confirm anything but the discussions are underway.”

Sonakshi Sinha attends the trailer launch of her upcoming Hindi film Noor in Mumbai . (AFP)

The 22-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter is expected to perform hits like, Boyfriend, Love Yourself, Company, What Do You Mean?, Baby and Purpose.

Bieber’s latest jaunt is in support of his fourth album Purpose, wherein he has experimented with more exploratory electronic sounds.

Apart from India, the Asia leg of the tour comprises Tel Aviv in Israel and Dubai in the UAE.

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