Dua Lipa Shines in Mumbai: The Pop Star's Big Night
When global pop meets the bright lights of Bollywood, sparks definitely fly. Dua Lipa's recent Mumbai stop on her Radical Optimism tour wasn't just another gig, it was a full-blown culture mashup—and Mahesh Babu’s family was right in the center of it all. Sitara Ghattamaneni, Mahesh Babu’s daughter, and her mom, Namrata Shirodkar, turned heads at the event, not only because of their celebrity status, but for snatching a precious backstage moment with the British pop sensation herself.
What made this concert stand out? Dua Lipa had a little surprise up her sleeve—a slick mashup of her high-voltage track Levitating with Woh Ladki Jo, that classic Shah Rukh Khan anthem from Baadshah. The crowd recognized the tune immediately, and the energy totally lifted off. For fans, seeing a pop superstar blend her sound with Bollywood hits hammered home just how blurred the lines between East and West have become.
Bollywood Royalty Meets Pop Stardom
Sitara wasn’t rolling solo. Alongside her, Sukriti—the daughter of director Sukumar—and Aadya, Vamsi Paidipally’s daughter, joined the excitement. The girls, caught up in the thrill like any teens would, didn’t miss a chance to document every moment on their phones. Their posts and stories hit social media right after, giving fans a personal peek backstage with Dua Lipa. Namrata even shared a few candid snaps, capturing the buzz of meeting pop royalty.
Dua Lipa hasn’t been shy about her love for Indian culture. She’s no stranger to Bollywood; during her previous trip to India back in 2019, she got to meet Shah Rukh Khan and was pretty vocal about fangirling. Earlier this year, she took a deep dive into Rajasthan, soaking in local sights and traditions. So when she hit the stage in Mumbai, it felt less like a generic world tour stop, and more like an artist genuinely excited to vibe with a country she’s learned to love firsthand.
The show itself turned into a talking point beyond just music lovers. Every performance packed punch, but it was the Indo-pop fusion and the shouts of the crowd during the mashup that made headlines. Fans raved about Dua’s stage presence, her dance moves, and the electrifying atmosphere she managed to whip up in no time. Video clips from the show quickly made the rounds, racking up likes and shares as fans replayed the Bollywood-inspired moments again and again.
For many, this wasn’t just a concert—it was a sign of how unstoppable the link between Bollywood and international music has become. Dua Lipa's willingness to embrace local culture and mix it into her act made the concert feel special for every fan in the stadium. Those selfies with Sitara and company? Proof that the boundary between fans and stars gets a little fuzzier every time two vibrant worlds collide at centre stage.