Hymn For The Weekend To Magenta Riddim: 10 International Songs Shot In India

Producer: Peuli Bakshi Editor: Aparna Singh

Magenta Riddim by DJ Snake

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Bounce by Iggy Azalea

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Hymn For The Weekend by Coldplay

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Lean On by Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat. MO

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Across The Universe by The Beatles

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Karma by BLACKSWAN

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A Head Full Of Dreams by Coldplay

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The Cave by Mumford & Sons

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Broader than a Border by M.I.A

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Shankara by Hilight Tribe

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