Is Guwahati being scammed? Bruno Mars 'Cosmic Vibe Tour' faces serious scrutiny

Bruno Mars fans across India are caught in a whirlwind of excitement and confusion as questions swirl around an announced concert tour that promises to bring the Grammy-winning superstar to Indian soil for the first time. But what should have been a celebration has turned into a mystery that's dividing the entertainment industry.

SR Entertainment, a relatively unknown Gujarat-based company, dropped what seemed like a bombshell news - Bruno Mars would perform his "Cosmic Vibe India Tour" across four cities in November 2025. The announcement had all the right elements: professional promotional materials, specific venue details, and ticket prices ranging from Rs 3,499 to Rs 25,000. Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, Bengaluru's NICE Grounds, and Guwahati's ACA Stadium were all listed as venues.

For fans in Northeast India, the Guwahati show felt particularly significant. The region has long been overlooked by major international acts, making this potential concert a cultural milestone. The idea that Bruno Mars would perform at ACA Stadium, drawing fans from across Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and even neighbouring countries, seemed almost too good to be true.

And that's where the problems began.

DY Patil Stadium threw cold water on the excitement when they issued a blunt public statement. They had "no knowledge or confirmation of any such event" at their venue and warned fans against buying tickets. The stadium's official social media channels displayed bold "FRAUD ALERT" graphics, making their position crystal clear.

Creative Minds India joined the chorus of sceptics, posting scam alerts and claiming SR Entertainment blocked their page after being called out. The back-and-forth on social media became increasingly heated, with accusations flying in both directions.

But perhaps the most damning assessment came from a credible international artist promoter in Northeast India who spoke to India Today NE. The promoter confirmed the tour was fake after checking directly with Bruno Mars' management team. "Looking at how the announcements have been made and the visuals, I'm leaning towards fake. There is no way his management will sign a tour with Bruno to a rookie promoter. The logic is all messed up," the promoter explained.

Meanwhile, SR Entertainment has maintained radio silence on the growing controversy, except for one telling detail - they have disabled comments across all their social media posts. They claim Phase 1 tickets sold out quickly and Phase 2 is now available, but only through their exclusive website. No major ticketing platforms like BookMyShow, or Insider, which the company frames as a strategic choice.

The situation became even murkier when several legitimate media outlets picked up the story and reported it as confirmed news, lending credibility to claims that remained unverified. This media coverage likely convinced more fans that the tour was genuine, potentially putting them at financial risk.

What makes this particularly troubling is how the announcement seemed designed to exploit genuine enthusiasm for international entertainment, especially in underserved markets like Northeast India. The inclusion of Guwahati wasn't random - it tapped into decades of pent-up demand from fans who rarely get to see global superstars perform in their region.

Yet through all the drama and accusations, one voice has remained conspicuously silent: Bruno Mars himself. His official social media accounts, his management company, and his verified entertainment industry partners have made no announcements about any India tour. For an artist of his calibre, this silence is deafening.

The controversy has exposed broader vulnerabilities in India's booming live entertainment market. As the country becomes an increasingly attractive destination for international artists, the gap between fan enthusiasm and industry verification processes creates opportunities for both legitimate surprises and elaborate schemes.

For now, fans find themselves in an uncomfortable limbo. Those who've already purchased tickets through SR Entertainment's website are left wondering whether they've secured spots at the concert of a lifetime or fallen victim to a sophisticated fraud. The company continues to promote the tour as legitimate and on schedule, while critics point to the mounting evidence of irregularities.