India, March 28 -- Def Leppard's long-awaited India debut found its loudest voice in Mumbai, where the band performed to a crowd that didn't need warming up, it was already singing. The band's three-city run began in Shillong (March 25), followed by Mumbai (March 27), and will culminate in Bengaluru (March 29), making this a landmark moment for fans across the country.

The energy on the ground was electric as the crowd gathered in large numbers at Jio World Garden, BKC, with rock band Indus Creed opening the show and setting the tone for what was to come. By the time Def Leppard walked on stage, the energy had reached a fever pitch. And right from the outset, the band leaned into the moment with both humour and history. "Namaste Mumbai, ...