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What's Coldplay doing in India (again)? We find out

What's Coldplay doing in India (again)? We find out

The British rock band Martin headlined the Global Citizen Festival India yesterday
Updated 20 Nov, 2016

Yup, it's happened — Coldplay's had its first concert in India, the same one that was rumoured to have tickets selling for INR25,000.

The British rock band was the headlining act of the Global Citizen Festival India, the first Indian edition of the world-travelling anti-poverty concert that took place in Mumbai this Saturday.

India got major bragging rights, as it enjoyed performances by Jay Z, Demi Lovato and The Vamps — as well as a bunch of Bollywood celebs like Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh and A.R. Rahman — before enjoying the cherry on top that was Chris Martin and the band as the finale act.

Such was the anticipation for the Brit rocker that even Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to keep his speech short.

Chris Martin was introduced on stage by Shah Rukh Khan. They set up a pretty stage for him.

Coldplay was to sing a full 90-minute set at the concert.

Chris sang signature hits like 'Yellow', 'The Scientist', 'Fix You', 'VIva La Vida' and newer popular tracks like 'Hymn For The Weekend', 'A Sky Full of Stars', 'Paradise' and many more.

Spectacular. @coldplay #GlobalCitizenIndia

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He tried his hand at a little Hindi singing with A.R. Rahman, which wasn't so bad...

Not as bad as the brief awkward period where he roamed around with the Indian flag tucked into the back of his jeans. Ummm, we don't do that to the national colours in this part of the world.

Also read: The foreigner's guide to making a music video in India

The day before, Chris visited a local school in Mumbai with Sachin Tendulkar. Chris tried his hand at some cricket!

Chris playing cricket at a local school in Mumbai with students - November 18th | via @hughcevans #Coldplay #ChrisMartin #GlobalCitizenIndia

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And he let Sachin strum his guitar a little too.

When Coldplay was last in India, the band shot a music video for its track 'Hymn For The Weekend', starring Beyonce and featuring a few glimpses of Sonam Kapoor. The video was partly shot in a video spruced up by Taxi Fabric in collaboration with Pakistan artist Samya Arif.

Read more here: Watch Sonam Kapoor and Beyonce team up for this Coldplay video set in India

Comments

bk Nov 20, 2016 04:23pm
Superb event.
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Anes khan Nov 20, 2016 06:34pm
This looks brilliant . Wish I was there. Can Coldplay hop into Pakistan while his return?
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Deepak Kumar Nov 20, 2016 08:14pm
@Anes khan lol. You wish
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TaxClear.com Nov 20, 2016 08:23pm
@Anes khan >Can Coldplay hop into Pakistan while his return? Request them on twitter. If enough request... may be...
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kerala Nov 20, 2016 09:27pm
India means soft power :)
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Ali S Nov 20, 2016 10:31pm
@Anes khan I'm guessing no since they want to continue the tour in one piece.
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Rehman Nov 20, 2016 11:01pm
I suppose this is what is called soft power. I hope in time we manage to get some of it too!
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Kryptonite Nov 21, 2016 09:12am
I am told that it was a pretty amazing event.
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Alexey Nov 21, 2016 10:14am
I truly envy Indian people today :)
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riz1 Nov 21, 2016 05:06pm
@Ali S "I'm guessing no since they want to continue the tour in one piece" Dude dude, come on. No need to descend to meanness. Yes, we have issues, but do differentiate between innocent civilians and the others - and try to empathize, if you can.
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obivankanobi Nov 21, 2016 07:36pm
@riz1 i agree with you.
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kets Nov 22, 2016 03:15am
Someone has wished that event for Pakistan and it is obvious and that emotion should be respected. I hope that your wishes will come true and you will fought your way to progress by sane voices.
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Anjan Nov 22, 2016 10:48am
I agree Ali bhai.
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Aamer Nov 22, 2016 06:08pm
@Anes khan Coldplay can perform in Pakistan as well if they get invited and paid. I am sure they will love Pakistan more.
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ankit Nov 23, 2016 02:54pm
To my Pakistani friends - you have Coke Studio..you dont need Coldplay! :)
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anil sahu Nov 23, 2016 03:25pm
beatles also done a concert for bangladesh in 1971.
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