Pop icon Enrique Iglesias made a dazzling return to India after 13 years and set Mumbai’s MMRDA Grounds on fire with music, memories and moments that sent the internet into a frenzy. The sold-out show attracted more than 25,000 fans and transformed the venue into a glowing sea of phones, lights and chants as the 50-year-old superstar belted out one electrifying hit after another.
The Latin-pop legend performed a setlist packed with his chart-topping hits – from Hero and Bailamos to I Like It and Rhythm Divine – sending fans into a 2000s nostalgia spiral. But beyond the music, it was Iglesias’ playful spontaneity and interaction with fans that became the real show stealers of the night.
In one viral clip, a fan threw his phone on stage mid-performance. Ever the showman, Iglesias effortlessly caught it with one hand, smiled, took a selfie with his trademark peace sign — and tossed it back into the crowd, earning a thunderous roar. The video, which is now flooding social media, perfectly captures his charm and quick wit.
Another fan-favourite moment saw the Spanish singer greet the crowd in Mumbai with a warm ‘Namaste’, winning hearts instantly. He later climbed down to greet fans near the barricades, giving them hugs, pokes and even a kiss with one ecstatic admirer – a moment that predictably went viral within minutes.
The evening kicked off with energetic sets from EDM duo Progressive Brothers and Indo-Canadian pop star Jonita Gandhi, before Iglesias took on a 90-minute performance full of dance, emotion and connection.
The concert also turned into a Bollywood affair, with Malaika Arora, Vidya Balan, Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani, Sonal Chauhan, Rubina Dilaik and Lauren Gottlieb spotted in the crowd. Dressed in a chic white tank top and brown pants, Malaika became a trending topic herself after videos showed her dancing, cheering and blowing kisses towards the stage.
The Mumbai show marked Iglesias’ third visit to India, with the second performance scheduled for Friday night and expected to draw an even bigger audience.
For the fans, the night was more than just a concert – it was a euphoric celebration of nostalgia, rhythm and viral spontaneity that only Enrique Iglesias can deliver.
