: Others viewed it as a celebration and appreciation of Indian culture, noting that the traditional outfits were created by Indian designers specifically for the video.
: It is Coldplay's most-viewed music video on YouTube, surpassing 2.67 billion views .
The music video was filmed in several Indian cities, including Mumbai and Varanasi, and features themes from the . While many praised its vibrant cinematography, it sparked a significant debate regarding cultural appropriation : Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend
is a hit single by the British rock band Coldplay , released in 2016 as the second single from their seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams . The track features uncredited guest vocals from Beyoncé . Commercial Performance & Impact
Watch the official music video filmed in India featuring a guest appearance by Beyoncé: Coldplay - Hymn For The Weekend (Official Video) YouTube• Jan 29, 2016 Coldplay's "Hymn for The Weekend" Review : Others viewed it as a celebration and
: Lead singer Chris Martin originally envisioned the song as a club track titled "Drinks on Me".
: The track features a mix of rattling pianos and funky percussion, creating a "spacey and dreamy" sound according to Rolling Stone . Music Video & Controversy While many praised its vibrant cinematography, it sparked
: Some argued that the video used Indian culture, religious festivals like Holi, and traditional dress (worn by Beyoncé) as a mere "exotic backdrop" without deep understanding.