Rihanna RETURNS to India; blows kisses to Mumbai paparazzi shouting "RiRi... RiRi" - WATCH

Global pop icon Rihanna made a surprise return to India, arriving in Mumbai to a frenzied welcome from fans and paparazzi.

The singer was spotted at Kalina Airport after reportedly flying in on a private jet. Dressed in all-black attire, she kept her look comfy and casual, while topping it off with a ponytail, dark sunglasses and chunky gold jewellery.

Rihanna returns to India

Rihanna looked cheery as she exited the airport, smiling while making her way to her car, flanked by security personnel. On spotting her, the paparazzi was heard chanting “RiRi… RiRi,” prompting the singer to wave at the crowd and flash a wide smile. She was also seen blowing kisses to the photographers before stepping into her vehicle.

Rihanna creates fan-frenzy at Mumbai airport

In a lighter moment, the star was later seen filming the enthusiastic crowd surrounding her car, capturing the excitement of her arrival.

Fans react to Rihanna's arrival in Mumbai

Her unexpected visit quickly sparked buzz online, with fans expressing both excitement and confusion. Taking to social media, members of her fanbase, referred to as the Navy, shared humorous reactions in posts that read, "Rihanna in India, which wedding are we having again?" while another asked, "Does anyone know why Rihanna is in India right now? I’m completely out of the stan loop."

According to reports, Rihanna’s visit is linked to an event for her beauty brand in Mumbai, fuelling speculation that she may make a public appearance at a promotional pop-up.


This marks her return to India two years after her widely discussed performance in Jamnagar, which had generated significant global attention.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”