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Lady Gaga has taken India by storm, as Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan and fans like her "Desi Monsters" join local newspapers and business moguls in adoration over the singer's performance at the F1 after-party, her words of praise for the Indian people, and her unexpected skill with the sitar.
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The global superstar, known for her showmanship and provocative creativity, made her first concert appearance in India last week, and took the opportunity to express her love for the country, its people, and its traditions.
"Namaste India!" Lady Gaga said in her first Indian press conference, set in New Delhi on Oct. 28. "I have always wanted to come to this beautiful country for a very long time, and finally it's possible."
Gaga spoke about her inspiration for her most recent album, "Born This Way," before moving on to her thoughts on reincarnation, education, and the importance of family.
Lady Gaga ended the press conference by expressing her wish to visit India again soon, in order to perform for the thousands if not millions of loyal fans she has in the Southeast Asian country.
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"More than the place, the thing that makes this country so beautiful is its people," Lady Gaga said. "I want to thank you all for your love and support!"
India Goes Gaga
If Lady Gaga sees India as more than a country, India sees Gaga as much more than a singer. The superstar was presented with an official plaque for the Double Platinum status of previous albums "The Fame" and "The Fame Monster." "Born This Way" is already certified gold in India.
And for those who assume India may be too conservative to embrace Gaga's eccentricities, the songstress's visit has put all doubts to rest. Gaga's performance at her press conference had local papers describing her as "elegant" and "regal," and The Times of India called her thoughts on religion and family "everything that resonates with Indian people of today and yesterday."
Her "Desi Monsters," meanwhile, were out in full force, many dressed like the great Lady herself in her various otherworldly costumes.
Gaga didn't disappoint them. As a "special" treat for Indian fans, the international pop sensation played both the piano and the traditional sitar during her performance at the after-party of the Formula One Grand Prix Race, the first Indian Grand Prix and the beginning of a shift in motorsport racing to the East.
Gaga played atop a 20,000 sq. foot platform at the Jaypee Green Golf and Spa Resort in Greater Noida, joining other acts like heavy metal band Metallica.
"Gaga's performance was delightful," said a teenager who managed to get into the ritzy, star-studded event. "She was high on energy and the audience was extremely excited about it."
The party, hosted by Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal, was packed with actors, producers, and industrialists, with tickers costing 40,000 rupees ($819.43) each. Shah Rukh Khan, Anil Kapoor, Preity Zinta, Sonam Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone were among the guests, according to IBN Live.
