Katy Perry arrives in Mumbai;has shopping,eating and Bollywood on mind

Pop Star Katy Perry arrived in city for her performance this weekend and says she's excited to indulge in "all things Indian", including discovering shopping streets and partying with Bollywood celebrities.  'Roar' hitmaker will perform at DY Patil Stadium on vember 16 as part of OnePlus Music Festival.

"I'm excited to watch some of or people performing. I'm totally excited to immerse myself in culture, this week in Mumbai. I am t girl who stays indoors and orders room service. I go out, seek world, I love people, culture, traditions. You're going to catch me on se streets," Perry told reporters.

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She was speaking at a special press conference here, where she was joined by actor Jacqueline Fernandez who will play host at festival.  When asked if she is keen to collaborate with local artistes, Perry said,

"That's what research and development this week is going to be about. I am going to a fun party, going to meet some Bollywood people and hearing some incredible bands. It's been a long time since I've been here."

This is t her first visit to country. "Firework" hitmaker performed at opening ceremony of Indian Premier League in 2012 in Chennai. Perry said back n she was just "in and out" and didn't get to discover India, so this time it's all about "immersing and educating myself". 

"I am excited to meet anyone interesting, who has a great perspective, care, kindness, and empathy for world and wants to do a compassionate artistic thing. That's kind of people I want to hang out with. I'm sure Jacqueline is definitely going to take me shopping, eating," she added.

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singer said every seven years, every cell in body rejuvenates, making one a whole different person, "so I'm a whole different human, here in Mumbai, India."

"I've always wanted to come to Mumbai. I went to a couple of places seven years ago, did a cricket match, had some fun in Rajasthan at one point in my life. But I've always looked at Mumbai as a destination I really want to be at. I have heard it's most fun and it's where arts, culture and entertainment (come toger), and Bollywood. I'm excited to indulge in all things Indian," she added.

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At festival, international pop star Dua Lipa will also be performing and Perry, 35, said she's excited for that as well.

"I've created a little bit of a special show. I am t touring right w and doing very few shows but I decided that this show was one of most important shows of year because of just fact that I always wanted to go to Mumbai. I hear my Indian fans so passionately on social media. So this one checks all boxes... It is difficult sometimes to bring a big production over here. That's why most people don't add places on ir tours because production is hard to bring, you've to change everything. I really wanted to come back to India, and I knew I was going to be in good hands with One Plus," she added.

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