Beyonce upsets fans, accused of cultural appropriation in new Coldplay video
- 8 years ago
Beyonce pulled out a stellar performance in Coldplay’s new music video, but she is stirring up some controversy because of the Bollywood character she plays in the video, prompting many to accuse her of cultural appropriation.
The video, which dropped on Friday, is for “Hymn for the Weekend” and is directed by Ben Mor.
The video takes place in Mumbai and contains scenes in which colorful powder is thrown, as is the custom in the Holi spring festival, and kids jump in the water and dance.
At one point, dressed in a plunging gown with a backdrop of flowers behind her, Beyonce sings while wearing a sari, henna tattoos on her hands and traditional Indian jewelry.
It is this outfit that has people up in arms, with many pointing out that it is inappropriate for Beyonce to dress as an Indian woman and that the video exploits Hindu spirituality while perpetuating ethnic stereotypes.
The video, which dropped on Friday, is for “Hymn for the Weekend” and is directed by Ben Mor.
The video takes place in Mumbai and contains scenes in which colorful powder is thrown, as is the custom in the Holi spring festival, and kids jump in the water and dance.
At one point, dressed in a plunging gown with a backdrop of flowers behind her, Beyonce sings while wearing a sari, henna tattoos on her hands and traditional Indian jewelry.
It is this outfit that has people up in arms, with many pointing out that it is inappropriate for Beyonce to dress as an Indian woman and that the video exploits Hindu spirituality while perpetuating ethnic stereotypes.