Patriotic fervour

Coldplay’s frontman, Chris Martin paid a heartfelt tribute to India, on the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, by singing famous songs Vande Mataram and Maa Tujhhe Salaam during the Ahmedabad concert on Sunday. The soulful performance immediately enthralled the audience, and they reciprocated with loud cheers and applause. He ended the concert with, Salute to Mother India and extended Republic Day wishes to everyone.

In another special moment during his concert, Chris also dedicated a beautiful song to the Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah. In a cheeky dig, Martin admitted that he didn’t like him ‘destroy’ the English batting lineup with his fiery bowling.

“O Jasprit Bumrah, my beautiful brother. The best bowler in the whole of cricket. We did not enjoy watching you destroy England, wicket after wicket,”

Coldplay’s India tour included performances in Mumbai on January 19 and 21, followed by two shows in Ahmedabad on January 25 and 26.