 "2025 Lollapalooza India: Canadian singer Shawn Mendes flaunts Virat Kohli's cricket jersey as he performs at the grand festival, video goes viral")
Canadian singer Shawn Mendes flaunted Virat Kohli’s cricket jersey as he performed at the grand festival of 2025 Lollapalooza India and the video has gone viral.
With the echoes of cheering fans and the pulsating beats of live music, Lollapalooza India stormed into Mumbai for its third edition, kicking off an unforgettable two-day spectacle of music, culture and entertainment. As the festival returned for another electrifying edition, day one set the tone for an experience unlike any other—world-class performances, an immersive visual and experiential atmosphere and a lineup that brought together some of the biggest names in global and homegrown music.
The iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse was once again transformed into a pulsating hub of music and energy as headliner Shawn Mendes took over the Corona Sunsets Stage, setting the vibe with ‘There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back’ delivering a performance that was nothing short of magical. ‘Treat You Better’, ‘Señorita’ had fans swaying, singing and soaking in the moment, as Mendes showcased his signature vocals and heartfelt connection with the audience.
Shawn came prepared, full of surprises to woo all his fans, shouting out his love for all those eagerly waiting saying, “Dher sara pyaar, Mumbai!”, sporting an Indian Cricket Team jersey with Virat Kohli on the back, even bringing an unexpected a classical-pop mash-up with sitar maestro, Niladri Kumar, who will be performing his own set at Lollapalooza India 2025 tomorrow.
British indie rock sensations Glass Animals brought their dreamy, psychedelic sound to their Indian fans as they played hits like ‘Heat Waves’ and ‘Gooey’, the crowd swayed in unison, lost in their hypnotic beats. 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 Lollapalooza India 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. The soulful harmonies of Lullanas added a unique touch to the day’s international lineup.
Jonita Gandhi set the stage on fire as she got the crowd grooving to ‘What Jhumka?’ and brought DIVINE to stage on fire singing to 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. From soul-stirring indie tunes to high-energy rap and experimental sounds, the Indian acts created moments of pure musical magic across the four stages.
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