May 1, 2024

International pop stars are finally recognizing the world’s most populous country

Irish pop band Westlife performs in Mumbai in November 2023. Sujit Jaiswal/AFP via Getty Images

India’s massive, young population makes it a potentially lucrative market for performers, and more musicians are opting to stop there.

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by Megan Lawton

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Irish pop band Westlife performs in Mumbai in November 2023.

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