Ahmedabad: Fireworks at Narendra Modi Stadium during a concert of British Rock Band Coldplay in Ahmedabad, Sunday, January 26, 2025 | Photo Credit: PTI
“Happy Republic Day, India!” Coldplay frontman Chris Martin congratulated the crowd as he stopped his final performance in the country Narendra Modi Stadium of AhmedabadWhere he touched many hearts by singing patriotic anthem “Vande Mataram”.
It seemed that a conflict of lights had spread throughout the stadium as fans switched to their flashlight to the tunes of the band at their last concert in India, which was streamful live on Disney+ Hotstar.
The atmosphere inside the stadium, with a capacity of more than 1.25 lakhs, was electric with enthusiasm as the show started at 8 pm
Martin, wearing a sea blue T-shirt and jeans, opened the show “Khole with”High strength“In which the audience had to sing together. After this there were two other hits -“Lifetime adventure” And “Heaven,
Taking a break from the back-to-back track, Martin addressed the audience in Hindi and thanked them for converting a large number from different corners of the country.
“Dhanyawad Paire Friends. Aap sab ka bohat swagat hai hai hai.
Before Martin switchs to Gujarati, Martin said, “This is every Hindi word I learned throughout my life. So thanks,” Martin said, in short before switching to Gujarati.
Martin also greeted Indian fans on the occasion of India’s 76th Republic Day.
“We are very happy to come here, very grateful to come here. Happy Republic Day for everyone in India. We know how lucky we are to play in your beautiful country, especially on a day when everyone The planets are aligned and we have the best audience in the best stadium all over the world, “he said.
The singer took a break from his playlist in a few lines from the 1997 patriotic track “Ma Tujhe Salaam” from his playlist.
Martin kept the energy high by taking time to engage continuously with the crowd and to read the signals organized by them. He also noted the requests of the song that the audience kept him and assured him that his favorite tracks were on the way.
He performed “like track”Yellow,Charlie Brown,My whole love,Clock,Proud people,Bhajan for weekend,” And “Viva la wida,
While performing “Everglow“Martin invited a young couple on stage to sing songs with him, saying that he was there to represent every concertgor.
At one point, Martin announced that whatever the screen he appeared on the screen would have a song, as the cameras punched with half a dozen faces. In a fickle turn, he adapted to the lyrics of his song “Yellow“Each of them to fascinate.
A great surprise for fans came in the crowd with the presence of Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. By adding enthusiasm, Chris Martin once again changed the song, this time to honor Bumrah’s incredible cricket achievements.
He sang, “Well Jasprit, my beautiful brother. The best bowler in the whole of cricket. We do not enjoy seeing you destroying England with the wicket after the wicket after the wicket.”
The stadium exploded into the cheers as the screen displayed the clip of Bamra Bowling to the England batsmen during a Test match.
The band waged the first Bumrah’s presence in the concert. Many fans were wrapped on piano to post Bumrah’s 93-number Jersey on social media.
At the last moments of the show, Martin hit a hit like a hit “my universe,A sky full of stars,Fix you,good feelings,” And “Feeles,
He thanked Indian fans for “behaving like us”.
He said, “Thank you for feeling that it likes to be an Indian … We had the best time and we are going to remember you. I hope we will come back soon and see you again Hopefully, “he said.
As Martin wrapped the final song, the screen behind it burnt with a powerful message to the fans: “Believe in love.”
After the moments, the night sky exploded in the magnificent performance of fireworks, left the audience in amazement and brought the unforgettable concert to a magical close.
The show marked the closing performance of the band in India as part of his ‘music of music world tour’. He had earlier performed at three sold shows in Mumbai and organized his fourth concert in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Coldplay first performed in the country at the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai in 2016.
The British Rock Band also includes guitarist Johnny Buckland, Basist Gai Beriman, Drummer and Perkucciousist Will Champion and Manager Phil Harvey.
Published – 26 January, 2025 11:27 pm IST
