Coldplay's 'Hymn for the Weekend' faces backlash

Coldplay's "Hymn for the Weekend" video featuring Beyoncé is catching some heat over its Indian inspiration, with some calling the Mumbai-shot clip a work of cultural appropriation while others defend it as an appreciation of the foreign culture.  

Parts of the video are based in India during the Holi Festival, the festival of colour and love.

It shows Chris Martin travelling past ancient sites and through crowded streets in a tuk tuk. But, the filming is causing some people to say Coldplay is using India as a backdrop for the wrong reasons. And, what's causing most of a stir is Beyoncé in traditional Indian dress wearing elaborate dresses, jewelry and henna tattoos.

Despite the debates, the video has become an instant hit for its exotic cinematography soon after its release on January 29. Coldplay and Beyoncé have spent time in India and immersed themselves in the culture for "Hymn for the Weekend," their collaborative cut from the band's “A Head Full of Dreams”. 

Ben Mor directed the clip, which also stars Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor. 

Source: Internet