British band Coldplay apologised for British colonialism during their concert in Mumbai. The band’s lead singer Chris Martin also greeted fans with “Jai Shri Ram” and heaped praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Why do bands add local flavours to their concert performances?
Chris Martin could be seen interacting with the fans present at the stadium. He expressed gratitude to them for attending the show, wished them well and even made small talk with some. He read out posters carried by fans to share their message and one such banner read, ‘Jai Shri Ram’ which the singer said on stage. The moment has gone viral, as the singer had previously sought blessings at the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai.
Chris Martin-Dakota Johnson seek divine blessings before Mumbai concert
Ahead of Coldplay’s first concert in Navi Mumbai, the band’s lead singer, Chris Martin, and his girlfriend, Hollywood star Dakota Johnson, offered prayers at the famous Babulnath Temple. Several videos going viral on social media showed Martin and Johnson visiting the renowned temple dedicated to Lord Shiva on Friday. In one of the videos, 35-year-old Johnson is seen whispering in the ears of Nandi, the sacred bull statue associated with Lord Shiva. Martin, 47, was dressed in a traditional blue kurta, while Johnson wore a printed suit and covered her head with a dupatta. -Republic
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