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Linkin Park embraces Khadi at India debut concert, Kamal Haasan applauds the gesture

Linkin Park made their India debut in Bengaluru, thrilling thousands of fans while embracing local culture by performing in Khadi outfits. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan highlighted the moment on social media, praising the band for linking Khadi to the western world.

January 28, 2026 / 18:19 IST
Linkin Park in India
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  • Linkin Park performed in Khadi attire at Lollapalooza India 2026 in Mumbai
  • Kamal Haasan praised Linkin Park for embracing Indian culture with Khadi clothes
  • Thousands attended the concert, singing along to hits like Numb and In The End

Linkin Park performed at Lollapalooza India 2026 in Mumbai on Sunday, just days after making their debut in India with a gig in Bengaluru. Thousands of Indian fans attended the concert, vibing to their music.

However, the rock band reportedly wore Khadi clothes while performing in India, happily embracing the country’s culture and heritage.

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan marked the milestone moment on social media. He took to his Instagram and shared a picture of Linkin Park revealed that the band had worn Khadi attire.

He penned in the caption, “Linkin park ! Linking khadi TO the western world. Thank you KHHK.”

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With a career-defining show that included songs like Numb, In The End, Crawling, and Faint, as well as more recent tunes like The Emptiness Machine and Heavy Is The Crown, the band dominated the stage.

Tens of thousands of people sang back every lyric, turning the arena into a single chorus and producing the weekend's most impactful crowd moment.

Mike Shinoda expressed gratitude following the success of the concert and said, "Thank you so much for supporting the band over the years, especially the new music. And thank you for patiently waiting for us and consistentantly asking for us to be here!"

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Pop sensation LANY filled the air with Malibu Nights, while R&B artist Kehlani offered effortless soul with Nights Like This. With Daga Da, UK bass sensation Sammy Virji transformed the stage into a nonstop dance floor, and Calum Scott sang You Are The Reason, a moving song. With Lights Out and Clouds, respectively, international collective Nubiyan Twist and electronic duo BUNT contributed their unique grooves.

BookMyShow Live co-produced and promoted the fourth edition of Lollapalooza India.

Gayatri Rani
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Jan 28, 2026 06:19 pm

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