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IN PHOTOS: Def Leppard set the stage on fire in Mumbai

Updated On: 27 March, 2026 10:03 PM IST | Tarun Verma

British rock band 'Def Leppard' made a powerful India debut at Mumbai’s Jio World Garden, with Indus Creed opening the night. The high-energy performances thrilled fans and marked a milestone for India’s growing live music scene. (PICS/Sachin Kalbag)

British rock band 'Def Leppard' made a powerful India debut at Mumbai’s Jio World Garden, with Indus Creed opening the night. The high-energy performances thrilled fans and marked a milestone for India’s growing live music scene. (PICS/Sachin Kalbag)

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British rock band 'Def Leppard' made a powerful India debut at Mumbai’s Jio World Garden, with Indus Creed opening the night. The high-energy performances thrilled fans and marked a milestone for India’s growing live music scene. (PICS/Sachin Kalbag)
<p>Under the dazzling lights of Jio World Garden in Mumbai, Uday Benegal, 57, took the stage with Indus Creed, delivering a commanding performance that instantly drew the crowd into the rhythm of the night</p>

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Under the dazzling lights of Jio World Garden in Mumbai, Uday Benegal, 57, took the stage with Indus Creed, delivering a commanding performance that instantly drew the crowd into the rhythm of the night

<p>Lead guitarist Mahesh Tinaikar struck a nostalgic chord as Indus Creed performed their 1990 rock ballad &ldquo;Pretty Child,&rdquo; leaving fans spellbound and swaying to its timeless melody</p>

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Lead guitarist Mahesh Tinaikar struck a nostalgic chord as Indus Creed performed their 1990 rock ballad “Pretty Child,” leaving fans spellbound and swaying to its timeless melody

<p>As the echoes of Indus Creed&rsquo;s electrifying set faded, the atmosphere surged with anticipation before Def Leppard stormed the stage, taking center spotlight at Mumbai&rsquo;s Jio World Garden</p>

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As the echoes of Indus Creed’s electrifying set faded, the atmosphere surged with anticipation before Def Leppard stormed the stage, taking center spotlight at Mumbai’s Jio World Garden

<p>Lead singer Joe Elliott ignited the crowd with his high-voltage energy, turning the concert into a frenzy of cheers, singalongs, and pure rock adrenaline</p>

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Lead singer Joe Elliott ignited the crowd with his high-voltage energy, turning the concert into a frenzy of cheers, singalongs, and pure rock adrenaline

<p>At a time when India is witnessing an explosion of live music culture, Def Leppard&rsquo;s much-awaited performance felt perfectly timed&mdash;reflecting the evolving tastes of audiences embracing global rock like never before</p>

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At a time when India is witnessing an explosion of live music culture, Def Leppard’s much-awaited performance felt perfectly timed—reflecting the evolving tastes of audiences embracing global rock like never before

<p>With the band in full flow, bassist Rick Savage captivated the audience, his commanding stage presence and powerful riffs adding depth to the night&rsquo;s electrifying soundscape</p>

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With the band in full flow, bassist Rick Savage captivated the audience, his commanding stage presence and powerful riffs adding depth to the night’s electrifying soundscape

<p>Lead guitarist Phil Collen, wielding his iconic blue electric guitar, delivered music that ensured fans experienced every note at its very best</p>

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Lead guitarist Phil Collen, wielding his iconic blue electric guitar, delivered music that ensured fans experienced every note at its very best

<p>Founding member Rick Savage kept the momentum soaring, his boundless energy elevating the performance to a level that set a new benchmark for live rock shows across the country</p>

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Founding member Rick Savage kept the momentum soaring, his boundless energy elevating the performance to a level that set a new benchmark for live rock shows across the country

<p>Bringing global rock glory to Mumbai, Def Leppard lit up the night with one iconic hit after another, leaving the audience exhilarated and fully alive in the magic of live music</p>

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Bringing global rock glory to Mumbai, Def Leppard lit up the night with one iconic hit after another, leaving the audience exhilarated and fully alive in the magic of live music

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