MUMBAI: Kannur native Arya Dhayal has a big fan in Bollywood. It's the megastar Amitabh Bachchan himself. The actor showered praise on the singer's fusion of Karnataka and Western Pop. Arya mixed Ed Sheeran's 'Shape Of You' with swaras and Kathakali words. The video went viral on social media. The song was shared by prominent Malayalam musicians.

Amitabh Bachchan's social media post:

My music partner and dear friend sent me this .. I do not know who this is but I can just say “You are a very special talent, God bless you .. keep up the good work .. you have brightened my day in the Hospital like never before. Mixing Karnatak & Western pop.. amazing!"

Arya's Facebook post:

I am above clouds. Never in my dreams did i imagine that you would listen to me singing.
Love to you Amitabh Bachchan sir.
Get well soon