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Astroworld hits Aamchi Mumbai as Travis Scott lights up the racecourse
MUMBAI: Mumbai didn’t just attend a concert, it erupted into a supernova the moment Travis Scott touched down at Mahalaxmi Racecourse. On 19 November, the global hip-hop maverick, cultural disruptor and visual maximalist turned Mumbai’s skyline into a riot of fire, bass and unfiltered adrenaline as the Circus Maximus World Tour made its explosive stop in the city. Produced and promoted by Bookmyshow Live, the Mumbai show marked a defining moment for India’s live entertainment landscape and a rare move globally, as the artist returned to India within the same tour cycle purely to honour demand after two packed shows in Delhi last month.
This unprecedented momentum has done more than thrill fans; it has cemented India’s place on the global touring map, proving that the country is no longer just a stopover, it’s a stage worthy of the world’s biggest names.
The night opened with a hard-hitting set by Canadian rapper NAV, who spun viral hits like Lemonade, turning the grounds into a high-voltage pre-party long before Travis appeared. By the time the headliner was ready, Mumbai was already levitating.
When Travis burst on stage with ‘Hyena’, tens of thousands erupted in a roar so loud it shook the venue. From that very beat, there was no turning back.
Massive pyros shot skyward, basslines rolled like thunder across the racecourse, and fans plunged into spontaneous mosh pits as the artist unleashed his signature brand of cinematic chaos, a multisensory world that fused sound, visuals, narrative and raw hunger for release.
The Mumbai crowd matched every beat with ferocity. Waves of energy rippled across the grounds as fans screamed each bar from ‘Sicko Mode’, ‘Goosebumps’, ‘FE!N’, ‘Highest In The Room’, ‘Butterfly Effect’, ‘Antidote’ and tracks from Utopia.
At one point, Travis played ‘FE!N’ four times, each round louder than the last because the audience simply refused to let the anthem die.
Bookmyshow Live engineered one of the largest technical builds in Indian music history, transforming the racecourse into a global-grade arena anchored by India’s first all-black-steel VerTech stage, custom-built to Travis Scott’s touring specifications. Smoke cannons, flames, strobes and impeccably timed visuals fused into an almost psychedelic storm.
Across all zones, the energy was unbroken fans celebrated their mosh pits like badges of honour, with social media flooded by clips from across Mumbai’s most electrifying Monday night.
In classic Travis fashion, chaos turned communal when he pulled four ecstatic fans on stage. One held up a “Stormi for President 2040” poster; another arrived in a full sherwani, ensuring Delhi’s “Travis-wali Diwali” energy travelled west.
When Travis roared, “We in Mumbai and this s** already lit! Rep for the whole of India right here!”* the crowd detonated. During ‘Mamacita’, thousands lit up their phones, enveloping the arena in a breathtaking sea of white light. a rare collective hush in an otherwise explosive night.
“This showcase marks a pivotal moment for India’s live entertainment landscape,” said Bookmyshow chief business officer for live event Naman Pugalia. He credited civic authorities and fan demand for fuelling a show of this scale, calling it “a strong new benchmark for the entire industry.”
The India leg of the tour has proven that the country is now ready logistically, technically and culturally for the world’s biggest artists, and that the appetite for global-calibre music has never been more intense.
This was Travis Scott’s third show in India, and easily the most charged. The demand, the production, the fan culture, the mosh pits and the sheer scale of the performance underscore one truth: India is no longer watching global music culture from afar, it’s participating, shaping and amplifying it.
With the Circus Maximus World Tour, India hasn’t just welcomed a superstar. It has declared itself a world-ready destination for tours that push the limits of sound, scale and spectacle.
The future of live music here? Bigger than the bass that shook Mumbai.
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Prime Video unveils biggest India originals slate yet
Nearly 55 titles across languages signal deeper push into films, series
MUMBAI: Prime Video is turning up the volume on Indian storytelling, unveiling its largest-ever Originals slate at the ‘Prime Video Presents’ showcase, with close to 55 series and films spanning languages, genres and formats.
The new lineup, which stretches across Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, signals a clear intent: go bigger, go wider, and meet audiences wherever they are watching, whether on streaming screens or in cinemas. Alongside Originals, the platform also announced a fresh theatrical slate under Amazon MGM Studios, marking a deeper step into the big-screen business.
Among the headline acts is The Revolutionaries, a large-scale drama from Nikkhil Advani starring Bhuvan Bam and Rohit Saraf. The slate also features Matka King with Vijay Varma, Raakh starring Ali Fazal and Sonali Bendre, and Lukkhe, which marks rapper King’s acting debut. Adding a genre twist is Vansh – The Kalyug Warriors, positioned as India’s first homegrown Hindi superhero series for streaming.
Familiar favourites are also making a return, with new seasons of Farzi, Panchayat, Call Me Bae, Dupahiya, Dahaad and The Traitors in the pipeline, reinforcing the platform’s bet on established franchises.
Regional storytelling gets a notable push. Highlights include a Telugu adaptation of The Traitors hosted by Teja Sajja, the drama Guvvala Cheruvu Ghat, and Tamil titles such as Exam and returning seasons of Vadhandhi and Inspector Rishi.
The slate also opens new creative partnerships. Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films steps into streaming with Storm and Mess, while Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions backs Don’t Be Shy. Production houses including Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby Films and The Viral Fever further deepen the creative bench.
On the theatrical front, the platform is lining up five films, including Raftaar starring Rajkummar Rao and Keerthy Suresh, VIBE directed by Kunal Kemmu, Dilkashi with music by A. R. Rahman, Nayyi Navelli featuring Yami Gautam, and Kuku Ki Kundli starring Wamiqa Gabbi.
According to Prime Video India director and head of Svod business Shilangi Mukherji, India remains central to the platform’s global growth, ranking among its top markets for new subscribers. She noted that nearly two-thirds of users watch content in more than four languages, underlining a growing appetite for diverse storytelling.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok, said the new slate reflects a continued push towards bold, culturally rooted narratives with global appeal.
In short, Prime Video is not just adding titles, it is widening the lens. From small-town dramas to superhero sagas and cinema-ready spectacles, the message is simple: more stories, more voices, and far more ways to watch them.
