As Enrique Iglesias gets ready to perform in Mumbai on Wednesday, the Spanish singer-songwriter talks about his visit to India, experience of collaborating with global artists, releasing new music, and his love for the country beyond music
Enrique Iglesias Mumbai concert 2025 at MMRDA Grounds in BKC. Photo Courtesy: File Pic
The rhythm in the air is divine this week as Enrique Iglesias returns to Mumbai after 21 years, set to perform on October 29 and October 30 before an audience who’ve travelled from across India to witness him live. This is special because for many Millennials, the Spanish singer-songwriter was their first introduction to English music; for others, love songs that made everything in a relationship feel dreamy, with butterflies in the stomach. In fact, the first-ever love song this writer learned on the guitar during his teenage years was ‘Hero’.
The influence of the Grammy Award winner’s influence not only on the world but also in India has not only in these little moments but also fond memories where many fans had to make a song request on radio or simply switch on the television and wait for his song to play on VH1’s playlist; for others, it was taking every opportunity to dial-up the local cable operator to cue the song, only to spend minutes thinking about their crush. While the singer did come to India in 2012, Mumbai wasn’t a part of the tour, and many Millennials were still learning how to save for music concerts, so this time around, they are ready to sing their hearts out. The timing couldn’t be better because even Enrique speaking to mid-day says, “It was only a matter of time, and I couldn’t be happier about it. India has such amazing fans -- their energy and love are truly extraordinary every time I perform here.”
Over the years, the Spanish singer-songwriter, who has over the years earned the title ‘King of Latin Pop’, has evolved in so many different ways since he first released his eponymous first English language album. First coming to India on the ‘Se7en World Tour’ after the release of his third English album ‘7’, the singer known for early hits such as ‘Hero’, ‘Rhythm Divine’, ‘Be With You’, ‘Not In Love’ and ‘Addicted’, Indians saw a different side of him on his second visit during the ‘Euphoria World Tour’ after the release of his album by the same time.
It boasted of party anthems that defined the parties for Indians with hits that not only include ‘Tonight’ with Ludacris but also ‘I Like It’ with Pitbull, ‘Heartbeat’ with Nicole Scherzinger, and not to forget ‘Dirty Dancer’ with Usher, but not without ‘Heartbeat’ (India mix) with our very own Sunidhi Chauhan – changing the way we perceived him till then. Ask him his favourite among them, and he is quick to say, “Every collaboration has been unique, and I’m always open to new ideas and artists.” So, what is he currently working on and can fans expect new music? “Yes, definitely — I’m always creating, and when it feels right, I’ll share it.”
Even as Enrique soaks in the fandom in India, he is excited about things beyond music too. “India is one of my favourite places in the world to eat,” he adds. So, prepare to be mesmerised if you spot him at some of your most favourite restaurants in the city this week because he will always be a ‘Hero’.
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