Coldplay frontman Chris Martin wows fans with rendition of AR Rahman's 'Vande Mataram' on final day of Ahmedabad concert. Watch video
Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin, greeted an ecstatic crowd at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium as he kicked off the band's final performance in India. The evening took an emotional turn when Martin sang the patriotic anthem Vande Mataram, stirring deep pride among fans. The stadium, illuminated by thousands of flashlights, resembled a sea of stars as attendees grooved to Coldplay’s electrifying setlist. The concert, which marked the band’s farewell in India, was also streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.
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The massive venue, with a capacity exceeding 1.25 lakh, buzzed with excitement as the performance began promptly at 8 PM. Clad in a sea-blue T-shirt and jeans, Martin opened the night with the energetic track High Power, setting the tone for a magical evening. This was followed by fan favorites like Adventure of a Lifetime and Paradise, leaving the audience singing along in perfect harmony.
Taking a brief pause, Martin addressed the audience in Hindi, expressing heartfelt gratitude for their overwhelming presence. “Dhanyawaad pyaare dosto. Aap sab ka swagat hai hamare show mein. Aapne hume yahaan perform karne ka mauka diya, iska bohot dhanyawaad. Ahmedabad me aake bohot khushi ho rahi hai. Aur namaste aap sabko jo hume live stream par dekh rahe hain,” he said, drawing thunderous applause. Adding humor, Martin admitted, “That’s every Hindi word I know,” before briefly switching to Gujarati.
