Shawn Mendes pays tribute to Virat Kohli; wears his jersey

Shawn Mendes lit up

Lollapalooza 2025

in Mumbai with his debut India performance on March 8. The Canadian singer, famous for ‘Stitches’ and ‘Señorita,’ thrilled fans by wearing Virat Kohli’s jersey, making a special connection with his Indian audience.
Amidst thunderous cheers from fans, Shawn Mendes took the stage in the iconic blue Indian cricket jersey, proudly sporting ‘Virat’ on the back.
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His gesture reflected his appreciation for Indian culture and sparked an enthusiastic reaction from the crowd. Social media buzzed with photos and videos of him performing in the jersey, with fans applauding his tribute to one of India’s most iconic cricketers.
The singer’s performance was part of the global music festival, featuring a mix of international and Indian artists. Shawn’s set promised a blend of soulful vocals and high energy, packed with his biggest chart-topping hits.
Meanwhile, another video of Shawn Mendes was shared by The Sound Space India on their official social media handle. In the clip, a cheerful Shawn is seen singing his hit track Señorita, thrilling fans with his energetic performance.
Excited fans flooded the comment box with positive reactions as one of them wrote, “Wow”. Another mentioned, “Magic!” “Dang! So cool,” read yet another comment.
Besides Shawn Mendes, artists like

Green Day

, Louis Tomlinson, and Hanumankind are also set to perform at Lollapalooza India. The festival will wrap up on March 9.