KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 ― Malaysia’s top songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza took to Instagram to thank her fan’s kind wishes praising her outstanding performance at the AR Rahman concert on Saturday.
In an Instagram video posted yesterday featuring the singer getting ready backstage, the 43-year-old expressed her gratitude for the opportunity of a lifetime.
“Woke up this morning touched to read the writings and comments on social media regarding my performance at the AR Rahman concert last night,” the singer wrote in the caption.
“I try to give the best not only for myself but for fans, audiences, and of course for Malaysia.”
She added that working with the Academy Award-winning composer was one of her ‘wishlist achievements’ and was honoured to finally fulfil her wish.
“When I received the email from AR Rahman, I didn't need to think and immediately accepted his invitation because I knew no matter what area we are in, we have our wishlist.
“One of it for me was achieved at the AR Rahman concert.”
Siti serenaded the crowd during the two-hour mark at the AR Rahman - Secret of Success: Live in Malaysia 2023’ concert in National Stadium, Bukit Jalil.
The artist wowed Malaysian concertgoers with a duet of the popular Tamil song Munbe Vaa, receiving a standing ovation afterwards.
Part 5 - STANDING OVATION of Siti Nurhaliza performance #sitinurhaliza #ARRahman @CTNurhaliza11 #munbevaa pic.twitter.com/Ar5wLnstSs
— arvenesh (@Arvenesh) January 28, 2023
Online commenters were impressed with Siti’s ability to sing in Tamil and spur the audience with her powerful vocals.
Y’all we know Siti Nurhaliza can sing, but just now our akka REALLY SANG (in Tamil some more)!! The whole stadium gave her a standing ovation by the end of her performance! So happy that she got to be a part of this experience
— Indhulaekha Nair (@MissIndhu) January 28, 2023
the entire ar rahman concert was amazing but dato sri siti nurhaliza singing munbe vaa flawlessly in tamil was the highlight of the show. she sounded amazing and received a standing ovation from all 70k of us. witnessing this live felt like a dream pic.twitter.com/EDzcGC27Y6
— Mav (@mavvvvvvvvv) January 30, 2023
Siti Nurhaliza got a standing ovation from the sea of Indian fans in Bukit Jalil, hats off the most frightening part is how INCREDIBLY SIMILAR it sounded to the original song oh my lord#ARRahmanconcert pic.twitter.com/ygHDWylPCv
— sanji (@sachingwen) January 28, 2023
In another Instagram post, Siti revealed that 2023 will be her 27th year in the music industry and she wanted to begin on “a note that dreams do come true”.
“Thank you to all concertgoers at Bukit Jalil National Stadium who gave me the spirit to sing Munbe Vaa. You are all the best!” she wrote.