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Sonam Kapoor's Coldplay video sparks Twitter debate

Video: Sonam Kapoor

British rock band Coldplay's new single "Hymn for the weekend" video which also features singer Beyonce Knowles and Indian actress Sonam Kapoor, has sparked a debate on its Indian inspiration.The video, which released on Friday, became a topic of debate among the Twitterati, with some calling it a "stereotypical" portrayal of the country.While some slammed the video for cultural appropriation, others defended the Mumbai-shot video calling it as an appreciation of the foreign culture, reports billboard.com.Detractors took aim at both Coldplay band comprising Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion, and Beyonce on Twitter.While Beyonce's appearance dressed up as a Bollywood star faced a backlash, some pointed out that this isn't the first time Coldplay has 'used or misused' Asian culture in its videos.