Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described Coldplay’s recently concluded India tour as “absolutely phenomenal” and extended a warm invitation for the British rock band to perform in Kerala in the future.
Expressing his admiration on X, Tharoor wrote, “Touched to see our very own Jasprit Bumrah get a shoutout from Chris Martin. What’s more, I agree! Coldplay’s five-day run in India at Mumbai and Ahmedabad has been absolutely phenomenal. Hoping Kerala gets its chance to host these grand-scale shows too! With our beauty, unmatched hospitality, and that special vibe, we’d be the perfect hosts. See you in God’s Own Country sometime soon, Coldplay.”
Touched to see our very own Jasprit Bumrah @Jaspritbumrah93 get a shout out from Chris Martin. What’s more, i agree! @Coldplay’s five-day run in India at Mumbai and Ahmedabad has been absolutely phenomenal. Hoping Kerala gets its chance to host these grand-scale shows too! With… https://t.co/ofkbFvvR7Y
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 27, 2025
The final leg of Coldplay’s ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour in India wrapped up with two sold-out concerts at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium over the weekend, marking their largest-ever performance in the country. Over 1 lakh fans attended Sunday’s show, which many described as the highlight of the tour.
The India tour began with three back-to-back concerts at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 21. While tickets sold out rapidly, some fans found the Mumbai performances underwhelming, citing them as less impressive compared to Coldplay’s usual grand scale.
Thank you Ahmedabad, thank you India. We’ll never forget these two weeks. Your love and kindness will stay with us forever pic.twitter.com/vB4BfsfFKY
— Coldplay (@coldplay) January 26, 2025
Ahmedabad, however, stood out with its spectacular execution. The massive stadium echoed with fans singing along to the band’s iconic hits, creating a euphoric atmosphere. A standout moment occurred when Indian cricket star Jasprit Bumrah made an appearance and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave him a special shoutout, energizing the audience even further.
Industrialist Anand Mahindra also praised the Ahmedabad shows, calling them a milestone for India’s live entertainment industry. Sharing a clip of the concert, he posted, “The moment when the world discovered that India is the new frontier of live entertainment… Coldplay. Ahmedabad.”
The band also paid tribute to India’s Republic Day by performing soulful renditions of patriotic songs like ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’, adding a uniquely Indian touch to their performance.
