Coldplay in Mumbai: Chris Martin greets audience in Hindi, apologises for colonial history & more

Making a historic return to India after nine years, Coldplay set Navi Mumbai ablaze with its electrifying "Music of the Spheres" tour, which kicked off at DY Patil Stadium on January 18. The iconic British rock band delivered a perfect blend of emotional moments and unforgettable musical magic, leaving fans in absolute awe. Here's everything you need to know--

Frontman Chris Martin charmed the audience with his humility, addressing colonial history with an apology and expressing gratitude for the warm welcome. "Thank you for forgiving us for all the bad things Great Britain has done", he said, sparking loud cheers. He also delighted fans by speaking in Hindi, saying, “Aap sabka bohot swagat hai (Welcome, everyone).”

Among the attendees was renowned Indian singer Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal also joined the audience on day two, sharing heartfelt moments on Instagram as she grooved to hits like Fix You and A Sky Full of Stars. She expressed her deep emotional connection to the music, even wiping away tears during Fix You.

However, the concerts have revealed a curious divide between the band's performance and audience engagement. Social media buzzed with observations about the crowd's surprisingly subdued response during iconic numbers like "Hymn for the Weekend." Netizens pointed to steep ticket prices—some reaching ₹1.5 lakh in resale—suggesting that "real fans" had been priced out in favour of social media influencers more interested in creating content than participating.

The Mumbai shows, wrapping up tomorrow, kicked off Coldplay’s broader Indian tour. After their electrifying performances in Navi Mumbai, the band will take the stage at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26, continuing their highly anticipated Music of the Spheres World Tour across the country.