Shashi Tharoor Invites Coldplay to Perform in Kerala

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Coldplay’s India tour.
2. He invited the band to perform in Kerala.
3. Coldplay delivered spectacular shows in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
4. The Ahmedabad concert was the band’s largest-ever show in India.
5. Chris Martin gave a special shoutout to Jasprit Bumrah.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Coldplay’s India Tour

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor hailed British band Coldplay’s India tour as “absolutely phenomenal.” He extended an invitation to the band to perform in Kerala. Tharoor tweeted, “Coldplay’s shows in Mumbai and Ahmedabad were spectacular. Kerala is ready to welcome them too.”

Mumbai and Ahmedabad Shows

Coldplay performed five shows in India as part of their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour. The band played back-to-back concerts at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on January 18-19, followed by another show on January 21. However, some fans found the Mumbai shows underwhelming.

Ahmedabad’s Historic Concert

The Ahmedabad concert at Narendra Modi Stadium broke all records. Over 1 lakh fans sang along with the band. Chris Martin paid a special tribute to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, electrifying the crowd.

Republic Day Celebration

The Ahmedabad show coincided with Republic Day. The band stirred emotions with piano renditions of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Maa Tujhe Saalam.’

Industry Reactions

Business tycoon Anand Mahindra called the Ahmedabad concert a milestone for India’s live entertainment scene. He said, “This is the moment when the world discovered India as the new frontier of live entertainment.”

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

1. Shashi Tharoor invited Coldplay to perform in Kerala.
2. The Ahmedabad concert was Coldplay’s largest-ever show in India.
3. Chris Martin gave a special shoutout to Jasprit Bumrah.
4. The band celebrated Republic Day with ‘Vande Mataram.’
5. Anand Mahindra hailed the concert as historic.

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