Pop sensation Justin Bieber landed in Mumbai on Wednesday early morning for his maiden concert in India, part of his Purpose tour.
After rocking the stage in Dubai on May 6, the "Love Yourself" singer is set to perform in Mumbai today.
The singer arrived at Mumbai's Kalina airport at 1.30 AM in a private jet accompanied by his team.
Titled the "Purpose World Tour", around 45,000 Beliebers are expected to be in attendance for the Grammy-winning singer's first-ever show at Navi Mumbai's D Y Patil Stadium, where a huge stage has been constructed.
Navi Mumbai Police Commissioner Hemant Nagrale has confirmed the deployment of 500 personnel along with 25 officers to ensure proper security at the stadium, with drone cameras keeping a constant watch.
Apart from the local police standing on guard for the pop star and his own personal security, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's personal bodyguard Shera has also been roped in to ensure Bieber's safety.
The opening acts for Bieber's gig include artistes such as DJ Sartek, DJ Zaeden and Norwegian DJ Alan Walker.
The performances will begin at 4 PM with DJ Sartek opening the concert.
The Canadian popstar and heartthrob will finally come on stage at 8 pm and will perform for one-and-a-half hours, till 10 pm. Here is is expected to perform on his hit numbers like 'Where are you now', 'Boyfriend', 'Love yourself', 'Company', 'As long as you love me', 'What do you mean?', 'Baby', and 'Purpose'. The show will feature fireworks, confetti, laser, graphics on big screens and even gas bursts.
Apart from the concert, Bieber is getting a royal treatment during his India stay. He will be treated to cuisines representing 29 states, people close to the organisers of the tour said.
After the show, Bieber is expected to attend a private yacht party with live karaoke singing.
The "Cold Water" singer is expected to spend the next two days of his trip to India visiting New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.
Following are the details of Beiber's highly anticipated concert:
- 'Harry Potter' actress Elarica Johnson will host the highly-anticipated event. The 27-year-old arrived in Mumbai on May 4 and will fly back tomorrow.
- Bieber's 120-member team has been staying at The St Regis and The Four Seasons in Lower Parel and the crew put up pictures of a party they attended in the city, along with their tour of the Gateway of India, The Taj Mahal Hotel, David Sassoon Library and a walk around Colaba.
- Parking slots for around 15,000 and shuttle services to and from the stadium have been by the organisers.
- Bieber will be showered with custom-made presents which include exclusive autographed sarod as a goodwill gesture from Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.
- He will also receive a Swarovski-studded couture by Rohit Bal
- The star is to be gifted Anamika Khanna-designed floor length chanderi silk jacket for his mother, Pattie Mallett
- Also, couturier Manav Gangwani has created special sneakers and caps for the artist.
- Some news reports are also doing the round of him appearing on the next season of Koffee With Karan.
Meanwhile, before the singer's arrival, the list of his bizarre demands created quite an uproar. Here are the few from the press release itself:
- Bieber's demands included "a convoy of 10 luxury sedans and 2 Volvo buses" for Bieber and his 120-person-strong entourage. The singer has asked for a private Rolls Royce for himself, and will be given Z level security by the Maharashtra Police, in addition to his personal 8-member security detail.
- "10 containers, comprising a ping-pong table, playstation, IO HAWK (hoverboards), sofa set, washing machine, refrigerator, upholstery, cupboard and a massage table that will be used backstage, will be flown down. A jacuzzi has also been requested backstage, so that he can relax before he takes to the stage!"
- "Two five-star hotels have been reserved for security reasons. Top culinary experts will supervise the food being served to Bieber, and the dishes will be renamed after his popular songs. Rooms with the best view in the quietest part of the hotel with king-size beds are a prerequisite. So is a 24- hour fitness centre with a steam room. The hotel will re-design his suite and incorporate Mughal paintings, antique furniture and signature Kashmiri linen. His room will be adorned with purple carnations, purple being his favourite colour. The hotel will convert itself into Bieber's private villa, with three floors booked for the artiste and his entourage. Also, one elevator has been blocked for Bieber alone."
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- "The Canadian star has also requested vegetables seasoned with ranch sauce, diced fruit, organic bananas and seedless grapes. Snacks must also include a deli platter of organic turkey, lettuce, colby and provolone cheese, black olives, as well as green and banana peppers. Lastly, backstage demands include white sliced bread, potato chips, mint and watermelon gum, white cheddar popcorn, Ghiradelli dark chocolate with sea salt and almonds, menthol and watermelon gum, vinegar chips, organic dried fruit, peanuts, and all berries cereal. The "Sorry" singer also has a list of delicious treats that he enjoys, like a large pack of Swedish Fish, boxes of Ritz Bitz peanut butter and cheese sandwiches and multiple packs of Haribo Cola Gummies."
- "A special Indian yoga basket containing aromatic essential oils, jasmine, mogra, rose and camphor incense sticks, and books on yoga will be placed in Bieber's suite, given his love for it. An expert masseuse will be specially flown in from Kerala for the star." Apparently, his special requests also consist of 100 hangers, cans of wild berries, vanilla room fresheners and hydrating lip balms. The promoters have also kept a private jet and chopper on stand-by to meet the artiste's immediate travel demands. Bieber will fly to the stadium on a chopper.
- "Bieber has also requested that his dressing room be entirely draped with white curtains, a large glass-door refrigerator, clothing shelves, eight power outlets and 12 white handkerchiefs. To quench his thirst, he demands 24 still water bottles, 24 alkaline water bottles, 4 energy drinks, 6 vitamin water bottles, 6 cream sodas as well as a cooler packed with assorted juices fizzy drinks. The rider also lists 4 natural juices, 4 vanilla protein drinks and half a gallon of almond milk."
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