Coldplay's Chris Martin offers heartfelt apologies during concert for British Colonial Rule in India, watch
The long wait of music lovers across India for Coldplay Concert finally came to an end as the Chris Martin-led British Music Band kicked off its musical performance in Mumbai on Saturday. While Chris Martin mesmerised the audience with his captivating vocals, he drove the crowd crazy after shouting 'Shah Rukh Khan Forever' in the middle of the concert. Several pictures and videos from the concert at the DY Patel Stadium have been doing rounds on social media. However, one particular video has grabbed everyone's attention. In the viral video, Chris Martin is heard expressing his gratitude and offering heartfelt apologies during the concert for British Colonial Rule in India.
Chris Martin Apologises for British Rule at Mumbai Concert
"Thank you for forgiving all the bad things Great Britain did," said Chris Martin#coldplay #coldplaymumbai #ChrisMartin #apologise pic.twitter.com/vuoqA9vyEt— Sneha Mordani (@snehamordani) January 20, 2025
In the video, Chris is heard saying, "This is our fourth visit to India and the second time we are playing. The first time we played a long show and we couldn't have asked for a better audience. Thank you for coming today, everybody."
Further, he continued, "It is amazing to us that you welcome us even though we are from Great Britain. Thank you for forgiving us for all of the bad things that Great Britain has done."
Well, the video has gone wildly viral on social media with netizens showering praises on Chris Martin for such a gesture.
The video has amassed massive likes as well.
A fan commented, "CEO of fixing what he didn't break." (sic)
Another wrote, "Chris healing intergenerational trauma with a mic, stage and some tunes." (sic)
"Man apologised for forefathers," wrote another user. (sic)
After arriving in India on Tuesday, Chris and his girlfriend actor Dakota Johnson have been immersing themselves in the sights and culture of Mumbai. While the couple was spotted exploring the city walking hand-in-hand, Chris and Dakota were spotted at a Lord Shiva temple wearing traditional attires. Even Dakota visited Siddhivinayak Temple with Indian actress Sonali Bendre and Gayatri Joshi.