Backstreet Boys Arrive In India After 13 Years, Receive Bollywood-Style Welcome From Hotel Staff

One of the most popular boy bands in the world, the Backstreet Boys arrived in India after 13 years. The world renowned artists will be performing in Mumbai and Delhi on May 4 followed by another concert at Airia Mall in Gurugram, NCR on May 5.

Celebrating thirty years in the music industry, Backstreet Boys are currently touring the world for their 2019 studio album. 

Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter shared a video on his Instagram handle of their hotel staff staging a Bollywood-style welcome dance for the group. Sharing the video he wrote, “What cool surprise arriving at the hotel here in Mumbai India. The hotel staff had a full out Bollywood style dance prepared remixing all our songs. I guess we really do have fans all over the world (sic).” 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Known for 90s hits like 'As Long as You Love Me'. 'Quit Playing Games' and 'I Want It That Way', Backstreet Boys last toured India 13 years ago. Members Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson began their world tour in 2019. However, the tour was cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic and had to be rescheduled to 2022 and 2023.