A Nostalgic Night of Music and Viral Moments
Spanish pop sensation Enrique Iglesias made a long-awaited and spectacular return to India, performing live in Mumbai on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after a gap of 13 years. The inaugural night of his two-day concert series, held at the MMRDA Grounds in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), drew a staggering crowd of over 25,000 fans, all eager to relive the magic of his iconic hits.
The enthusiasm and sheer joy of the audience were palpable, and clips from the concert immediately flooded social media, turning the event into a trending topic. Dressed in his signature all-black ensemble and cap, Iglesias opened his set after supporting acts by Jonita Gandhi and the Progressive Brothers, treating the audience to a 90-minute set of chart-toppers like “Hero,” “Bailando,” “Bailamos,” and “Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You).” He instantly won hearts by greeting the crowd with a warm “Namaste, Mumbai!”
Fan Interactions Go Viral: The Peck and the Phone
Iglesias’s characteristic warmth towards his fans led to two standout viral moments of the night:
- The Kiss: Stepping down from the stage to greet fans at the front barricades, Enrique was seen giving a female fan a sweet peck on the cheek. This affectionate gesture quickly lit up the internet. The moment drew nostalgic comparisons to his more passionate lip kiss with a fan during his 2012 Pune concert, but the Mumbai event was notably more subtle and warm, demonstrating the singer’s genuine connection with his Indian admirers.
- The Mid-Air Selfie: In an unexpected display of showmanship, when a fan hurled their phone onto the stage mid-performance, Iglesias caught it effortlessly, smiled, snapped a quick selfie, and threw it back into the cheering crowd, perfectly capturing his spontaneous charm.
Bollywood Stars Flock to the Venue
The concert was a star-studded affair, turning the MMRDA Grounds into a mini red-carpet event. Among the Bollywood and television celebrities spotted enjoying the night were:
- Vidya Balan
- Malaika Arora (who was seen dancing and cheering)
- Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani
- Rubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla
- Sonal Chauhan
- Anu Malik
- Orry Awatramani
Ahead of his India tour, Enrique had expressed his excitement in a press note, emphasizing the loyalty of his fan base: “I’ve missed performing in India; the fans there are some of the most loyal and passionate in the world. Since my first show back in 2004, the love has always been unreal. I can’t wait to get back to Mumbai and bring them this new show.”
Enrique is scheduled to perform for a second, sold-out show on Thursday, October 30, with reports suggesting that stars like Ranveer Singh and Kiara Advani are among those expected to attend.