December 1, 2024: Dua Lipa left the Indian audience buzzing after her electrifying performance in Mumbai on Saturday night, marking another memorable moment in her Asia run tour. The international pop sensation not only performed her chart-topping hits but also delighted the crowd with a surprise mashup of her song Levitating and Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic track Wo Ladki Jo from the film Baadshah. This unexpected blend of international pop and Bollywood magic sent fans into a frenzy, and clips from the performance flooded social media soon after.
Dua’s Mumbai gig also saw the presence of notable celebrities like Radhika Merchant, Ranvir Shorey, and Namrata Shirodkar, adding extra glam to the event. Following the concert, Dua took to Instagram to express her gratitude to the city, writing, “Thank you Mumbai!!!!! off to our next and FINAL stop of the Asia run… SEOUL!!!!!” She shared some beautiful pictures from her time in the city, including one where she’s lying on a stunning floral rangoli and another showing her enjoying a boat ride at the Gateway of India with her sister.
The Levitating x Wo Ladki Jo mashup was undoubtedly the highlight of her show, and even SRK’s daughter Suhana Khan couldn’t contain her excitement, sharing a video of the performance on her Instagram stories with dancing girl and goofy emojis. Suhana’s post was a clear sign of how much the Bollywood legacy resonated with Dua’s music and performance.
Dua has often expressed her admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, and their connection goes back to her 2019 visit to India, where she had the chance to meet the Bollywood superstar. SRK later shared a photo of the two on Instagram, captioning it with, “I have decided to live by New Rules, and who better to learn them from but Dua Lipa herself?” The bond between them is evident, with Dua previously praising SRK’s kindness and charisma.
Ahead of her performance, Dua had teased her return to India in August, expressing her love for the country and the warmth she felt from its people during her earlier visits. She also talked to Variety about her excitement for the Zomato Feeding India Concert, mentioning how touring the world allows her to experience different cultures and meet wonderful people, especially in India.
This marks Dua’s third visit to India — the first being her performance in 2019 and the second being a vacation in Rajasthan earlier this year. Her connection to the country and its culture continues to grow, making her shows in India even more special for both her and her fans.
