Coldplay and Beyonce’s new music video has received backlash for its portrayal of India.

The new single 'Hymn For the Weekend' was filmed in Mumbai and features Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor.

The backlash seemed a little ironic from a country which itself commonly stereotypes almost any other culture including white people and Chinese in movies and Television.

Beyoncé plays the role of a Bollywood actress adorned in traditional clothes, with many on Twitter questioning whether her appearance constitutes cultural appropriation.

The video sees Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin attending a local cinema to watch Beyoncé’s latest production as a Bollywood actress and also features slum children playing with holi, fire breathers and holy men.

Sonam Kapoor, who makes a fleeting appearance in the new video told The Times of India: "I love Coldplay's music and so does the world.
"It was a huge honour to be a part of the video. It's a great concept and I had a lot of fun shooting for it."

Social media response to the video though questioned the uncomfortable use of Indian stereotypes.