Mumbai, Dec 22 (IANS): Singer Tulsi Kumar performed live in Bahrain for the first time this week. She says performing outside India gives her an opportunity to connect with Indians abroad as well as fans of Indian music and culture.

Tulsi found it "super fun and a lovely experience" to sing for her fans in Bahrain.

"Performing internationally gives me an opportunity to connect with Indians abroad as well as fans of Indian music and culture. I feel like I am their connect to India and Indian music. As an artiste, it feels great to receive that kind of love from all over the world," Tulsi told IANS.

"The passion and enthusiasm of audience abroad is no different from the audience I perform for in India. Sometimes I also feel that Indians abroad are more connected to Indian roots and Indian music," she added.

She has delivered hit Bollywood songs like "Soch na sake", "Dekh lena" and "Paaniyon sa".

Among her upcoming Bollywood projects, she shared: "The female version of 'Dil mein ho tum' from the upcoming movie 'Cheat India'."

The Soumik Sen directorial stars Emraan Hashmi and Shreya Dhanwanthary. It will release in January next year.