Coldplay and Beyoncé's new music video for "Hymn for the Weekend" is under scrutiny for appropriating Indian culture
The video features the band and the singer in Mumbai, with Beyoncé dressed in traditional Indian clothes, which has already sparked heated debate on social media
Though the video aims to portray India in a positive light, the various ways in which it does so are potentially problematic. For example, the video shows Holi (a colorful, religious festival), children dancing in the streets and other imagery that perpetuates a simplistic portrayal of India, many say. Read more...
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