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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 bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
