Released on January 29, 2016, the official music video for is a vibrant, technicolor exploration of Indian culture that has amassed over 1.5 billion views on YouTube. Featuring guest vocals from Beyoncé , the track serves as the second single from the band's seventh studio album, A Head Full of Dreams . Production and Filming Locations
Musically and visually, the song celebrates love as a "spiritual high" or intoxication, using vibrant colors to amplify its uplifting, euphoric message. Reception and Controversy
A famous theatre in Mumbai where Martin is shown watching a film featuring Beyoncé. Download Coldplay Hymn For The Weekend (Official Video) mp4
Though uncredited on the album, Beyoncé plays a major role in the video as a Bollywood-style actress appearing on screens and posters. She is depicted in elaborate traditional Indian attire and henna.
The "Hymn for the Weekend" video was filmed in October 2015 and directed by . The production spanned several iconic and culturally rich locations across India: Released on January 29, 2016, the official music
The video features a brief cameo by Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor, who appears running through a field blowing rose petals.
While widely praised for its lush cinematography and "postcard-perfect" shots of Mumbai, the video sparked significant debate regarding . Some critics argued it utilized Indian symbols and religious festivals as mere aesthetic props, while others viewed it as a celebratory tribute to the country's beauty. Reception and Controversy A famous theatre in Mumbai
The primary setting, featuring frontman Chris Martin navigating the city's streets in a rickshaw.