During Coldplay's Mumbai concert on January 18, 2025, lead singer Chris Martin made a heartfelt acknowledgment of Britain's colonial past. While performing at DY Patil Stadium, Martin thanked the Indian audience for welcoming the British band despite their country's historical colonial actions. Martin specifically stated, "Thank you for welcoming us even though we are from Britain. Thanks for forgiving us for everything the Britishers did." His comments sparked mixed reactions among fans, with some praising his gesture of acknowledging historical wrongs, while others criticized it as unnecessary "virtue signaling."

The moment was part of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour, which includes multiple performances across India. The Coldplay tour has been highly anticipated by fans eager to experience the band's iconic Coldplay songs live. Martin further engaged with the local crowd by speaking Hindi and even saying "Jai Shri Ram" after reading a fan's placard, demonstrating an attempt to connect authentically with the audience.

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