Justin Bieber performs at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, yesterday. Pic/Sneha Kharabe

Less than 24 hours in the country and Justin Bieber had no qualms admitting that some of the coolest people he has ever met happen to Indians. Announcing his arrival some 20 hours before actually landing in the city, the 22-year-old pop star had tagged British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia in his tweet. And as he performed at the DY Patil Stadium yesterday, he seemed to enjoy the energy of his desi fans, who braved the swelter to rush into the venue at 2 pm.