Staff Reporter : Kolkata, 24th December, 2025: Kolkata experienced an unforgettable musical spectacle last night as global Punjabi pop icon AP Dhillon, joined by longtime collaborator Shinda Kahlon, delivered a pulsating, sold-out performance at Aquatica as part of his blockbuster ‘One Of One’ India Tour 2025. Co-produced and promoted by Team Innovation and BookMyShow Live, the Kolkata showcase further cemented the tour’s reputation as one of the most successful and high-impact live music runs in the country this year.
Arriving in Kolkata after a series of standout shows across Ahmedabad, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Pune that attracted celebrities such as Tara Sutaria, Babu Mann, Sanju Rathod, Yeda Yung, Mohammad Siraj and Veer Pahariya – AP Dhillon was welcomed by deafening cheers and unmatched fan energy. As the stage lit up against the open-air backdrop of Aquatica, thousands of fans sang along in unison, transforming the venue into a sea of lights, sound and emotion.
From the opening track, AP Dhillon commanded the stage with his trademark charisma and intensity, delivering a power-packed set that seamlessly blended chart-topping anthems such as ‘Excuses’, ‘Insane’, ‘Summer High’, ‘With You’ and ‘Desires’ with newer fan favourites including ‘Hitmen’, ‘Afsos’, ‘STFU’, ‘Without Me’ and ‘Thodi Si Daaru’. The performance was elevated by world-class production, immersive visuals and explosive lighting design, underscoring the global scale of the tour.
True to form, AP Dhillon broke the conventional stage barrier moving through different sections of the venue, acknowledging fan signs and creating spontaneous, intimate moments that sent the crowd into a frenzy. The energy peaked as select fans were invited on stage, resulting in some of the night’s most memorable and emotional highlights.
Mohit Bijlani, Founder, Team Innovation states, “Kolkata was a powerful validation of how consistently this tour is performing across the country. The scale, audience response and energy have remained exceptional city after city. The ‘One Of One’ Tour has grown into something truly special, and Kolkata delivered an atmosphere that matched the tour’s momentum perfectly.”
Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer – Live Events, BookMyShow said, “AP Dhillon’s performance tonight reflects the evolving scale and ambition of India’s live entertainment ecosystem. What unfolded in Kolkata was a powerful convergence of culture and collective expression. The ‘One of One’ India Tour is not just a concert series, it signals the next chapter of live experiences in the country, where homegrown artists are increasingly driving world-class production standards and shaping defining cultural moments.”
As AP Dhillon closed the night amid thunderous applause and glowing phone flashlights, it was clear that Kolkata had just witnessed a defining live music moment, one that celebrated unity, sound and the ever-growing global influence of Punjabi pop.
Fans attending upcoming shows can continue to pre-book official AP Dhillon merchandise exclusively on BookMyShow, featuring curated apparel, accessories and collectibles designed to elevate the concert experience.
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With the ‘One Of One’ India Tour 2025 heading next to cities including Mumbai, Jaipur and Ludhiana, excitement continues to build as AP Dhillon’s landmark India run moves from strength to strength.
Tickets for upcoming shows are available exclusively on BookMyShow.
About AP Dhillon:
AP Dhillon is a global music sensation and one of the most prominent faces of Punjabi music’s international rise. Known for his seamless fusion of Punjabi lyrics with pop, hip-hop and R&B production, he has amassed over 7 billion streams worldwide since his independent debut in 2019. Born in Gurdaspur, India, and later relocating to Canada as a student, AP Dhillon began his musical journey by self-teaching production and recording from his bedroom — a grassroots beginning that would evolve into a worldwide movement.
His 2020 breakout single ‘Brown Munde’ became a defining anthem for the South Asian diaspora, capturing the spirit of immigrant hustle, cultural pride, and global ambition. With over 700 million views on YouTube, the track propelled AP into the mainstream across India, the UAE, and beyond. Following its success, he rapidly built a discography of hit tracks including ‘Excuses,’ ‘Insane,’ ‘Toxic,’ ‘Desires,’ ‘Majhail,’ and ‘Summer High’ — each contributing to his status as a genre-shaping artist with cross-border appeal.
In 2023, AP Dhillon released the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime documentary ‘AP Dhillon: First of a Kind’, which gave fans an intimate look at his life and rise to fame, including his first tour across India. The same year, he made history as the first Punjabi-language artist to perform at the Juno Awards in Canada, delivering a powerful rendition of ‘Summer High.’
2024 and 2025 marked a new creative chapter for AP, with releases like ‘Afsos’; a deeply emotional and sonically rich track exploring personal loss; ‘STFU,’ a bold, genre-defying record that reflected his ever-evolving artistry. The tracks were met with strong commercial and streaming success across globally, resonating with a growing, culturally connected fanbase.
AP Dhillon has been selling out arenas and connecting with audiences on a massive scale. From headlining global tours to redefining Punjabi music on a worldwide stage, he continues to be a cultural bridge between South Asia and the global music scene, positioning himself as a voice of a new generation of artists unbound by geography or genre.
About Team Innovation:
Team Innovation has established itself as a curator of elevated entertainment and cultural experiences, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the sophisticated tastes of contemporary audiences since 2015. For over a decade, the live events start-up helmed by Mohit Bijlani, Siddhesh Kudtarkar and Akash Jain has consistently delivered innovative and immersive events, earning a distinguished reputation for excellence across a spectrum of sectors- from nightlife showcases to stadium and arena tours. Beyond their recognized expertise in orchestrating exclusive and avant-garde experiences for artists such as Black Coffee, Armin Van Buuren, HUGEL, Verknipt, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Ben Bohmer, Indo Warehouse, G-Eazy, Fisher, Boris Brejcha, Keinemusik’s &ME; Team Innovation has also distinguished itself through the creation of bespoke festive extravaganzas, meticulously crafted for occasions such as Holi, Navratri, Christmas and Diwali. Team Innovation Live, their full-service production division, has become a hallmark of high-caliber live entertainment, expertly managing tours for a diverse roster of prominent artists spanning genres and including luminaries such as Adnan Sami, Abhay Deol, Karan Aujla, AP Dhillon, Paresh Pahuja, Armaan Malik, Bismil, B Praak, Darshan Raval, DJ Chetas, Farhan Akhtar, Harrdy Sandhu, Imran Khan, Jass Manak, Jasleen Royal, Jubin Nautiyal, KR$NA, King, Lucky Ali, Raftaar, Sanam Puri, Sagar Bhatia, Sunny Leone, Riar Saab, Aditya Rikhari, Sunidhi Chauhan and Sachet Parampara. Their success in this domain underscores their mastery of the complexities inherent in large-scale event production, from conceptualization to flawless execution. Moreover, Team Innovation distinguishes itself through a profound commitment to cultural enrichment, manifest in the establishment of Team Innovation Cultural. This initiative serves as a vital platform for fostering intellectual discourse and artistic expression, reflecting the organization’s dedication to promoting cultural understanding and
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appreciation. Through curated events and collaborations with esteemed individuals, including talents such as Radhika Das and Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Team Innovation Cultural facilitates meaningful dialogue and celebrates the multifaceted richness of cultural heritage. Industry analysts observe that Team Innovation’s strategic acumen lies in their ability to seamlessly weave together entertainment and cultural engagement, crafting experiences that are not only pleasurable but also intellectually stimulating and deeply enriching. This refined approach, coupled with a commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships, positions Team Innovation as a significant architect of the future of entertainment and cultural experiences. Their capacity to anticipate and respond to evolving trends, while upholding the highest standards of quality and artistic integrity, suggests continued growth and influence within the cultural landscape.
About BookMyShow:
Launched in 2007, BookMyShow, owned and operated by Big Tree Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (founded in 1999), is India’s leading entertainment destination with global operations and the one-stop shop for every entertainment need. The firm is present in over 700 towns and cities in India and works with partners across the industry to provide unmatched entertainment experiences to millions of customers. Over the years, the company has evolved from a purely online ticketing platform for movies across 7,000 plus screens, to end-to-end management of live entertainment events including music concerts, live performances, theatricals, sports and more, all accomplished at par with global standards. Some of the key properties that BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, has brought to its markets over the past few years include Lollapalooza India, Bandland, Coldplay’s Music Of The Spheres World Tour, Ed Sheeran: +–=÷x Tour, Maroon 5, Guns N’ Roses, Backstreet Boys’ DNA World Tour, Post Malone’s debut India show at the Feeding India concert, U2’s The Joshua Tree Tour, NBA’s debut games in India, Disney’s Aladdin, Cirque du Soleil BAZZAR as also international artists such as Justin Bieber to name a few.
BookMyShow is invested in providing the best user experience, whether on-ground or online and to that effect, launched BookMyShow Stream, India’s largest home-grown transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) platform hosting award-winning and critically acclaimed content from around the world, complementing its cinemas business. BookMyShow also houses India’s most extensive organic reviews and ratings engine for movies and has driven technology innovations, such as the m-ticket and Movie Mode, impacting tens of millions of users and the industry at large. With continued support from marquee investors like TPG Growth, Stripes Group, Elevation Capital (formerly SAIF Partners), Accel and Network18, BookMyShow has constantly demonstrated category leadership, growing beyond India with operations in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE and Sri Lanka. BookMyShow is also committed to society at large, by way of BookAChange, by BookMyShow Foundation, dedicated to enriching lives through the transformative power of music and the performing arts.
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