Shawn Mendes bats for the Indian cricket team

‘I am so happy to be here in Mumbai, dhanyavaad’, said Shawn Mendes as he mesmerised one and all with his striking vocals and soulful melodies on day one of Lollapalooza, his India debut. The Canadian heartthrob set the vibe with ‘There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back’ and had the fans singing with ‘Treat You Better’ and his global hit ‘Señorita’.

Beyond music, he won the Indian audience over when he said “Dher sara pyaar, Mumbai!and sportingly donned an Indian Cricket Team jersey with Virat Kohli etched on the back. Since this happened ahead of the crucial India vs New Zealand final, it received a massive response. Shawn extended his India connect as he presented a classical-pop mash-up with sitar maestro, Niladri Kumar.

While Shawn was the headliner the event also saw British indie rock sensations Glass Animals, who brought their psychedelic sound to their Indian fans as they played hits like ‘Heat Waves’ and ‘Gooey’. Frontman Dave Bayley had fans in a frenzy with his infectious energy and captivating stage presence.

Global EDM icon Zedd closed the night with an electrifying set turning the event into a giant dance floor. His remix drops, stunning visuals and bass-thumping beats kept festival-goers moving as tracks like ‘Clarity’ sent the crowd into a euphoric high.

Funk guitarist Cory Wong brought his signature blend of funk, jazz and instrumental wizardry to the festival, while rising pop sensation Isabel LaRosa captivated audiences with her haunting melodies and powerful stage presence.

Indian artistes too had a blast. Jonita Gandhi set the stage on fire as she got the crowd grooving to ‘What Jhumka?’. Divine set the stage on fire as they sang their hit song ‘Sitara’. Meanwhile, India’s finest Talwiinder, Dot., Dhanji, Spyryk, Sahil Vasudeva, Anushka, Sid Vashi, Frizzell D’Souza and Philtersoup ensured that homegrown music took centre stage, delivering standout performances that showcased the country’s incredible talent.