Katy Perry and Jacqueline Fernandez

Interviewer: India does have a legacy when it comes to the history, related to music. So what are your thoughts on the music scene here in India? Katy Perry: Well, I'm excited to, watch some of the other people that are gonna be on the bill, some of the other bands, 'cause I'm not as familiar as I should be with them.

And I'm totally excited to immerse myself in the culture this week in Mumbai, and if anybody has any tips, I will take it. But I you know, I don't just stay in my room. I'm not a girl that just orders room services and chill.

I like, go out. I seek the world. I'm a seeker. I love people.

I love culture. I love tradition. I love all of it, so I'm, you know. You're gonna catch me in the, in these streets.

Interviewer: Oh, so you know what? Take note of that, and take note another question that I'm gonna ask is, you know, who's your local favorite, any musician, and would you wanna collaborate with any Indian artist? Katy Perry: I think that's what the research and development this week is gonna be all about.

So I'm gonna have, like. I'm going to a really fun party. I'm going to meet some Bollywood people.

I'm going to be hearing, some incredible bands. And and you know, it's been a long time since I've been here, and when I was here for the IPL cricket, I was really kind of in and out, so I didn't really get to immerse myself, and this time it's all about immersing myself. So you're gonna get And educating myself.

Interviewer: So you're gonna get to meet a lot of new people, a lot of, talent as well in India. Yes. Yeah, so what is that message that you would like to, you know, advice that you would like to give young, budding Indian artists? Katy Perry: I mean, me saying anything to them?

They're doing just fine. You know, I'm just excited to meet anyone, that is interesting and has a great perspective and you know, has, a care and kindness and empathy for the world, and wants to do, compassionate, artistic things. That's the kind of people I like to hang out with.

Interviewer: I love your honesty, I have to say. Thank you. Thank you Katy. And Jacqueline. Jacqueline Fernandez: Yeah. And Katy Perry: people like Jacqueline.

It seems I feel like she's definitely gonna take me shopping at least. Oh, yeah. We're gonna Right? Jacqueline Fernandez: We're gonna be doing a lot more than shopping, I guess.

Okay. Yeah. Shopping, eating. Yeah. I've actually got you some really cool stuff already. What? Yeah. I know, because I have been following your work for the longest time, and you have been a major source of inspiration for me when it comes to just costumes, getups, looks.

Like, your music videos, every single time I go into something or I'm about to start a project, I like, research your stuff. I'm like, "Oh, look at her latest music video, and look what." So I picked out something, like, kinda cool for her which I hope she'll be wearing pretty soon.

But I know. It's like, it'll be something totally up your alley. And first of all, you're in amazing hands with OnePlus.

You know this music festival, I have been dying to see you live in concert for the longest time, and when I got this call that you were coming in, and you know, to be, you know, to be part of the show and just to see if you wanted to, you know, go around Mumbai and see the place 'cause you've not been here before, I was like, "Yes!"

First of all, I'm just dying to see her live in concert, and now it's like, just, you know, getting to meet you has been such a, such an honor, Katy. Interviewer: Well, Jacqueline, you're absolutely excited for this concert. Yeah. So how do you feel about your association, with the OnePlus Music Festival?

Jacqueline Fernandez: So first of all, being an artist myself, I think it's amazing that OnePlus is actually bringing together, just different genres of music, international, local, but also just completely different genres. We have. It's almost alternative Indian pop, and then we have international pop as well. And I'm excited for Katy actually to to actually meet the local, musicians here.

I think she'll, she'll love them. And they're so amazing live as well, so I think it'll be such a great collaboration. And just for bringing all these people together, OnePlus is a pioneer in doing that.

And I'm looking forward to the show. They actually were mentioning that your production, apart from Dave saying this, but that your production is insane. And you know, having.

You know, we do a lot of Bollywood shows ourselves, so it'll be so interesting to actually see this firsthand and to see how, you know, it's done from abroad and done internationally as well right here in Mumbai. Interviewer: You just celebrated your birthday a few weeks ago. Yeah. So tell us, your future goals and what can fans expect to see, from Katy Perry in the coming years?

Katy Perry: Well, my future goals are definitely to do shows like these where I can really. I can spend more time and really, you know, give the fans more quality time rather than going in and out, in and out. I prefer this.

And also for me, after doing, you know, 11, 12 years of this kinda back to back, and four tours and four records, I definitely have to strike a work/life balance. I have really kind of, and gratefully so, out-dreamt some of my dreams, so I'm kinda dreaming up new dreams and enjoying living after making a living, you know?

It's like I don't wanna always be just going, stressing out, and you know, have to, like, ring the bell and hit the marker and the goal and blah, and then look back and go, "Well, there's my life." I wanna, like, have moments with my family. I wanna go and see the world.

I wanna take trips. When I'm in Mumbai, I wanna eat. You know, I wanna see, I wanna taste all of it.

So it's not a matter of slowing down. It's just a matter of just trying to more consciously be more present where I'm at, and really soak it in, because it has been such an incredible whirlwind from 2008 till now, but some of it is like I can't even believe it happened.

It was like I was holding on for dear life and going, like, you know, this way and this way, and that's what really what happens in the beginning of your career. You just have to, like, buckle up. Interviewer: Yep. Wish you all the best for all your dreams, and thank you so much for helping us dream as well.

Yeah, of course. And there's a last, one last question. It's, actually not a question, it's a quick, a rapid-fire game. Are you ready Katy Perry: for this?

Great. This is where I always get in trouble. Interviewer: First question: what's the one thing you love about India? The tradition and religion.

A food that you could never give up. Katy Perry: Food that I could never give up. Chicken nuggets. Ooh. Or chicken fingers, but chickens don't have fingers, so.

Chicken fingers. They do, but it's more like meh. Yeah. Like the wings, yeah? Yeah. Interviewer: An artist you believe has a bright future.

Katy Perry: Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa. They are the next wonderful generation. Interviewer: And one of them you're gonna be seeing on the 16th.

Yep. Yep. One thing you can never settle on. Katy Perry: One thing I can never settle on, Bring it on. Bring it on.

What time I get out the door. It takes a minute for me to get out the door, 'cause I'm always doing so much. Interviewer: Your favorite Bollywood movie or film star.

My favorite or film star. Hmm. Ooh. Katy Perry: Hmm. I mean, I should say Jacqueline, of course. Interviewer: I like the way you said it, Jacqueline.

Yeah. And Thank you. Your secret, your secret to happiness. My secret to happiness.

Besides the pony. Katy Perry: Right, that's sleep. That's a mirage of sleep on my face. My secret to happiness is that it's a constant journey.

There is no there there. It's not a destination. But for me, what I've noticed is that it's balance, you know?

It's not just needing to prove in the music, it's having your family, it's having your loved ones, it's having my fiance. It's the whole of all of that. It's really. It's, it's balance, it's stillness, it's God, it's humility, it's gratefulness.

Like, if you can start your day out every day with gratitude as the first word that pops into your head, I know you will be a happier person. I know you will, 'cause that's what I've been practicing lately for the past couple of years, and it definitely has changed my mindset.

Yes, I can be difficult at times, 'cause I demand a lot, but I try and always kinda center myself every single day, and it's the first thing I think and the last thing I think when I go to bed. We love that gratitude bit. Yeah. Interviewer: And last but not least, a message for all your Katy Cats fans in India.

I am here, bitch. Katy Perry: Finally. You've waited for so long. You have waited for so long, and I will take that in.

I have taken that into account. Therefore, I'm gonna give you a feast for your ears and your eyes, and we will make it a night to remember. Whoa. We look forward to that.

Interviewer: Yeah. To Roar. Thank you so much, Katy. Thank you so much, and Thank Katy Perry: you everyone. Thank you for your time.

I appreciate you.