Enrique Iglesias to perform in India after 13 years, concert to be held in Mumbai in October
Enrique Iglesias, the hitmaker of globally popular songs like "Rhythm Divine" and "Bailamos", is set to perform in India after a gap of 13 years.
The Spanish singer-songwriter will hold a concert on October 30 at MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex. The event is produced and promoted by EVA Live in partnership with BEW Live, a press release stated.
"Iglesias, celebrated as one of Spain's most prolific musical icons, is expected to deliver an unprecedented nostalgic showcase embracing a career-spanning setlist encompassing both his iconic standards and contemporary chart-toppers from his illustrious three-decade plus career.
"Iglesias' unparalleled versatility will be on full display as his magnetic stage presence, coupled with his signature bend of pop will ignite the city, enhanced by world-class production and state-of-the-art visuals that promises to be an unforgettable, immersive and nostalgic experience for all in attendance," it added.
The 50-year-old singer previously visited India in 2012 for a tour, where he covered three cities — Delhi, Pune and Bangalore.
Deepak Chaudhary, founder and managing director, EVA Live, said bringing the singer back to India is a "historic moment".
"The anticipation among fans has been palpable, and we are overjoyed to facilitate this reunion. With a resurgence of interest in iconic international acts, Iglesias epitomizes a timeless allure that bridges generations, and this tour reaffirms our dedication to delivering world-class entertainment while elevating India's stature on the global touring stage," he added.
In the last one year, the country has witnessed many concerts by international artists like Guns N' Roses, Coldplay, Bryan Adams, Maroon 5, Akon, Alan Walker, Glass Animals and Dua Lipa.
General ticket sales will begin on June 27 after a two-phase pre-sale.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
2 hours ago
- The Hindu
New menus in Mumbai you should try this weekend
In Mumbai, the one constant on the dining scene is that nothing stays the same for too long. From neighbourhood favourites to new openings, Mumbai's F&B space thrives on reinvention. Menus are rewritten, old classics get new life, and familiar addresses quietly slip in seasonal surprises. Which is precisely why even your favourite spots deserve a revisit every now and then. This weekend, if you are looking for a reason to dine out, these new menus — from playful reinterpretations to thoughtful ingredient-led dishes — might just tempt you back to your old haunts, but with plenty that is new. La Loca Maria's summer taqueria menu Chef Manuel Olveira's new Taqueria menu at La Loca Maria is a vibrant, flavour-packed summer special. What began as a hit limited-run in 2019 — inspired by co-owner (and Chef Manuel's wife) Mickee Tuljapurkar's taco memory in Amsterdam — now returns, blending Spanish-Mexican flavours with playful finesse. Expect silky guac and chips with purple corn crisps, coastal-fresh Aguachile, and crisp tostones topped with everything from pumpkin to sashimi-grade tuna. Tacos take centre stage: think tempura avocado and sweet potato with chipotle and goat cheese, flame-grilled tacos piratas with tenderloin, and slow-braised lamb tacos in adobo. The tetelas — griddled masa pockets — offer confit duck or king oyster mushroom fillings, while pistachio-stuffed churros end the meal on a sweet note. Wash it all down with mango margaritas, smoky mezcal palomas, or refreshing aguas frescas. The Taqueria runs through June 2025. Fatima Villa, 29th Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050; for reservations, call 9324404335 Lovefools launches 'Lunchish' Lovefools, a Bandra favourite, introduces a new menu, Lunchish, which exists somewhere between breakfast, brunch and lunch, but refuses to be boxed in. As Chef Sarita Pereira explains, 'We wanted to create something that tastes just as satisfying at 11 am as it does at 4 pm.' They are closed on Mondays. The globally inspired menu reads like a culinary travelogue. The Jay Fai Bucket List transforms Bangkok's crab omelette with Kerala moilee curry. Sawadee Mango Toast pairs mango with Thai chilli-lime papaya salad. The Mexican Khichu reinvents Gujarat's comfort dish with jalapeños, raw mango salsa and paprika cornflakes. Panji to Pattaya fuses Goan prawns with Thai noodles and coconut milk, while the Katsu 'Curry' Benedict layers katsu chicken, poached egg and Japanese curry hollandaise on toasted brioche. C14, 525, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050; for reservations, call 9820203360 Gigi's new menu blends European finesse and Japanese subtlety Celebrity favourite, Gigi has a new ingredient-led menu by Chef Beena, where European techniques meet nuanced Japanese flavours. From the light, bright seabass pomelo ceviche to the punchy yuzu kosho prawns, each dish reflects Gigi's quiet sophistication. Seasonality shines through in the tortellini de automne, while the miso glazed celeriac fondant and Portobello steak spotlight vegetable-forward, slow-cooked depth. The shimo no kare offers a soulful reinterpretation of Japanese curry, and the miso truffle udon delivers rich, umami depth. Dessert arrives in the form of the noir caramel — a balanced bittersweet finale. 14th Rd, Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400050; for reservations, call 8976943116 With love, from Hanoi, at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu From June 13th to 22nd, JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, in collaboration with JW Marriott Hanoi, presents With Love From Hanoi — a Vietnamese food festival at Lotus Café. Guest chef Huong Nguyen, sous chef at JW Marriott Hanoi, is curating a menu that celebrates Vietnam's rich culinary heritage. Expect fragrant pho, crisp banh xeo, fresh spring rolls and flame-grilled meats, alongside Vietnamese crab cake, papaya salad with herbs, braised banana with tofu, fried tiger prawns with salted egg, and steamed grouper with soy. An interactive chicken pho station rounds out the experience. The beverage programme, in partnership with Suntory Toki, offers inventive cocktails such as the Toki Highball, Wasabi Sour, and Matcha Haiboru — blending Vietnamese ingredients with whisky's smoky, smooth notes. The festival culminates with a special Vietnamese-inspired Sunday brunch on June 22nd. JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, Juhu Tara Rd, Juhu Tara, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049. The Vietnamese food festival is priced at ₹3,200 plus taxes and the Vietnamese-inspired Sunday brunch is priced at ₹3,600 plus taxes exclusive of alcohol and ₹4,800 plus taxes inclusive of alcohol. For reservations, call 9004616506 Scarlett House launches its emotion-led signature cocktail programme Tucked away in Bandra's quiet lanes, Scarlett House introduces its new signature cocktail programme. Themed Art is Emotion, each drink is designed to evoke specific feelings, blending flavour with memory, art, and play. Highlights include Nostalgia — Jameson Whiskey, balsamic, and Parle G, nodding to bittersweet memories — and Inspiration, a vibrant tribute to Jackson Pollock, using Pistola Joven, marjoram and cacao butter-splattered ice. Passion brings together Mediterranean aphrodisiacs like artichokes and shiitake, while Idyllic is presented in a porthole infuser for maximum theatre. The playful Wishful Thinking invites guests to spot a word in a puzzle to determine their mystery cocktail, while Transcendence blindfolds drinkers, using scent to spark sensory escapism. Red Bungalow, 3, Pali Rd, opposite Yellow Rose Building, Pali Village, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050; for reservations, DM @scarletthousebombay on Instagram
Mint
5 hours ago
- Mint
Sitaare Zameen Par director RS Prasanna fires back in remake debate: Adaptation is an art in itself
After the lukewarm reception of Laal Singh Chaddha, fans have been eagerly awaiting Aamir Khan's next movie. Now, with Sitaare Zameen Par set to hit theatres soon, the actor is making his much-anticipated return to the big screen. Amid speculation that the upcoming film is a Hindi adaptation of a Spanish original, director RS Prasanna addressed the topic of remakes in an interview with LiveMint. When asked about his views on remakes, Prasanna offered his perspective: 'As a director, I'm always looking for a story. Sometimes I write it myself, and sometimes I remake it myself. Kalyana Samayal Saadham is a story I wrote, and I adapted it into Hindi as Shubh Mangal Saavdhan—my own film. If there's an opportunity to tell a story again in another culture or in a different language where the original hasn't been seen, and if the material excites the director, then they naturally want to tell the story in a new format or context. Why did I adapt my Tamil film into Hindi? Because Kalyana was a very universal story that could transcend cultures. Since it was in Tamil, a lot of Tamil people saw it, but the Hindi audience didn't. It took us almost a year to rewrite and adapt it.' Last week, Aamir Khan defended doing remakes, citing films like Ghajini and Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. He said remakes offer a fresh canvas and he will continue doing them if the story excites him. 'It's my choice to do it. If you don't want to watch, that's your choice,' he added. After Aamir Khan's comments, Sitaare Zameen Par director RS Prasanna echoed similar sentiments during the conversation. He said, 'Adaptation is an art in itself.' 'To adapt a movie and do justice to it in a different language and culture, much of it gets lost in translation. You have to stay true to the spirit of the original while also changing things around and conceptualising it for the new culture. These are very interesting challenges for a director like me. I enjoy it. Telling a story is what's important. The source can be me, another writer, a book, a play... What matters to me is that it's a story I'm excited to take to the audience. That's what drives me,' he said. Without delving into the debate surrounding the film's origins, Prasanna shared, 'In this case, we got the opportunity to platform 10 neurodivergent actors—and many more. The thought behind it was so beautiful. We wanted to tell this story in theatres, where you could bring your whole family. That's what I want for Sitaare Zameen Par – to get people into theatres and give them a chance. It's a quintessential Aamir film, with its connection to Taare Zameen Par.' Whether an official adaptation or not, Sitaare Zameen Par aims to move beyond the neurotypical gaze. With ten neurodivergent actors, the film promises a nuanced and refreshing portrayal of individuals with autism and Down syndrome. Prasanna revealed that around 2,500 individuals with special needs auditioned for the Aamir Khan film. 'We auditioned around 2,500 people. What we were looking for was the spark of acting. We narrowed it down to about 100, from which we made our final picks. They underwent both acting and basketball workshops. It became like a community; everyone was living together. Their parents were always with them.' He also shared that the team brought in a specialised doctor to help communicate with the neurodivergent actors and better understand their needs throughout the process. 'They absolutely loved talking and performing,' Prasanna said, referring to Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishnan Varma, Vedant Sharmaa, Naman Misra, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Ashish Pendse, Samvit Desai, Simran Mangeshkar, and Aayush Bhansali, who are all making their acting debut with the film. Interestingly, none of them knew which film they were auditioning for. So, how did they react upon learning they had landed roles in an Aamir Khan film? 'We revealed it to them only after they were selected,' Prasanna shared. 'They went ecstatic!' The film also features Genelia D'Souza in the female lead role. Was she the first choice for the part? Director RS Prasanna revealed, 'It was actually Aamir who suggested her. We were discussing casting while I was outlining the character, and he said, 'What about Genelia?' I immediately jumped on the idea. Genelia is a fantastic actor. Recently, her reels were amazing, and I found a wonderful, positive energy in her—that was exactly what the film needed.' Sitaare Zameen Par is scheduled to release on 20 June.
India Today
5 hours ago
- India Today
Aamir Khan clarifies Mahabharat isn't his final film amid retirement buzz
Aamir Khan has dismissed rumours that he'll retire from acting after tackling his long-held dream project, 'Mahabharat'. He clarified that comments from a recent podcast interview were taken out of Khan set the record straight during the Fan Club segment on Zoom and clarified that he has no plans to step away from acting at this talking about the same, the actor said, 'Mahabharat is not going to be my last film. Abhi chakkar yeh hain aap kuch bhi bolo, uska wrong meaning humesha nikal aata hai. Mujhse pucha gaya tha aap koi aisi film kare jiske baad aapko koi kaam karne ka mann hi na ho toh voh kaunsi film hogi. 'Agar' aap aisi film kare toh. Agar bohot important hai. (The thing is, whatever you say always gets misconstrued. I was asked: if you were to make a film so powerful that afterwards you'd never feel like working again, what film would that be? The 'if' is very important).'advertisement Adding, he said, 'Material wise mujhe ek hi cheez nazar aati hai jismein voh power hai ki joh karne ke baad shayad mere mann mein yeh khyal uthe ki bas ho gaya. Maine uska jawab iss context mein diya tha. Logon ko laga Mahabharata meri last film hai. Answer ko theek se sunna chahiye. (In terms of material, there's only one project I can think of that has the power to make me feel 'that's it—my work here is done.' I answered in that context, but people assumed Mahabharata would be my last film. They should have listened to my response properly).'Recently, Khan spoke about his dream project, 'Mahabharat', during a conversation with podcaster Raj Shamani. He said, 'It's my dream to mahttps:// Mahabharat, and I will start working on it after the release of Sitaare Zameen Par on June 20. I feel like that's one project that, once I've done it, might leave me with the feeling that there's nothing more I can do after that. Because the material is like that — it's layered, emotional, vast in scale, and full of grandeur. Everything that exists in the world can be found in Mahabharat'.Meanwhile, the actor is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is a remake of the Spanish movie Campeones. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on June Watch
