“Which Indian actress appears briefly in Coldplay’s ‘Hymn for the Weekend’ music video?” — The answer is Sonam Kapoor.
Sonam Kapoor makes a brief appearance in Coldplay’s music video for “Hymn for the Weekend.” The video was directed by Ben Mor and filmed in several Indian locations, including parts of Mumbai and Kolkata. Its imagery draws heavily on Holi, the Hindu festival associated with colour, spring and celebration.
The video also features Beyoncé, who contributes vocals to the song, while Coldplay perform amid the film’s vivid street scenes and festival imagery. Kapoor’s appearance is short, so viewers may remember the setting and Beyoncé more readily than the actress’s cameo.
The song was released as the second single from Coldplay’s 2015 album A Head Full of Dreams. The video’s portrayal of India attracted discussion about cultural representation, but the basic identification is straightforward: Sonam Kapoor is the Indian film actress credited with the brief role. The other options are prominent Indian actresses, but they do not appear in this video.