Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das addressed online complaints criticizing attendees of Coldplay’s India tour for not knowing the band’s songs. Das, known for his candid takes, called such complaints “asinine” in a post on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Good. Now they do. It’s lights, music, dancing, and fun. Everyone’s entitled to enjoy. You don’t have the monopoly on fun just because you sobbed to ‘Yellow’ one time.”
Coldplay’s Record-Breaking India Tour
Coldplay’s India tour featured five shows—three in Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 21, and two in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26. The Republic Day concert in Ahmedabad drew 1.34 lakh attendees, making it their largest-ever performance in India.
The band expressed their gratitude on X, saying, “Thank you Ahmedabad, thank you India. We’ll never forget these two weeks. Your love and kindness will stay with us forever.”
Highlights of the Tour
- Tributes to India: On Republic Day, lead singer Chris Martin performed patriotic classics “Vande Mataram” and “Maa Tujhhe Salaam,” ending with the phrase, “Salute to Mother India,” earning thunderous applause.
- Cricket Connection: Martin dedicated a song to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, humorously calling him “the best bowler in the whole of cricket” while joking about Bumrah’s domination of England.
- Humorous Posts: The band shared a light-hearted sketch of a cricket ball on social media, captioned, “Ahmedabad, 1/25,” with Martin joking about the poorly drawn ball.
Live-Streamed Finale
Coldplay’s final show on January 26 was live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar, allowing fans across India to experience the magic from their homes.
The tour, organized by BookMyShow Live, left fans mesmerized, blending music, humor, and cultural tributes, proving why Coldplay remains a global phenomenon.