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Dua Lipa stuns fans with viral Bollywood mashup

Mixed by Ruchir Kulkarni, the singer brought ‘Levitating x Woh Ladki Jo’ to life on stage in Mumbai

Global pop sensation Dua Lipa thrilled Mumbai audiences during her Radical Optimism Tour on November 30 by performing the viral mashup Levitating x Woh Ladki Jo. Originally created by Indian DJ and music producer Ruchir Kulkarni in 2021, the mashup combines Lipa’s chart-topping hit Levitating with the Bollywood classic Woh Ladki Jo from the film Badshah. The track has captivated audiences worldwide, inspiring millions of social media reels and amassing over 20 million views on its extended YouTube version. Lipa’s high-energy performance on the MMRDA Grounds not only showcased her global appeal but also highlighted the cross-cultural power of music.

The concert, Lipa’s second in Mumbai, featured an electrifying two-hour set that included her biggest hits like New Rules, Dance The Night (from Barbie), One Kiss, and Break My Heart. By seamlessly incorporating the viral mashup into her show, Lipa paid a tribute to her Indian fans and the track’s unique fusion of Western pop and Bollywood nostalgia. Ruchir Kulkarni, a self-confessed Shah Rukh Khan fan, described the moment as the “greatest achievement of my life”. The mashup’s inclusion in her set is a testament to its resonance, proving that music can transcend boundaries and bring global audiences together.

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– Urvashi Bhattacharya