1.5 lakh fans sing Jana Gana Mana with Jasleen Royal at Coldplay's Ahmedabad concert on Republic Day; watch goosebumps-inducing video
British rock band Coldplay held their fifth and last concert in India as part of their Music of the Spheres world tour on Sunday, January 26, which also coincided with India's 76th Republic Day celebration. The concert, which took place in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, not only marked the band's biggest concert ever but also the largest show in Asia, with close to 1.5 lakh people gathering to celebrate the music.
Indian singer Jasleen Royal, who performed the opening act for Coldplay, led the massive crowd on January 26 as she sang the national anthem to mark the Republic Day. Several clips of the goosebumps-inducing moment have now gone viral on social media.
Jasleen Kaur's powerful and soulful performance as the opening act for Coldplay on January 26 perfectly captured the essence of Indian culture, setting the tone for a memorable evening. The videos of her singing Jana Gana Mana, which have gone viral, show fans waving the Indian flag and immersing themselves in the patriotic spirit, creating a truly unforgettable atmosphere on Republic Day.
— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) January 26, 2025
Chris Martin kicked off Coldplay's final performance in India in Ahmedabad by wishing the crowd a "Happy Republic Day, India!" And to make it even more special, he sang the iconic patriotic anthem Vande Mataram, touching the hearts of the entire audience.
Even Chris Martin sang Vande Mataram.... unlike some here #ColdplayAhmedabad #RepublicDay2025 pic.twitter.com/BLVUaWgYOq
— Manda Bendre 🇮🇳 (@mabend2) January 26, 2025
Coldplay concluded their incredible India tour on January 26 with a record-breaking concert in Ahmedabad, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable memories.
The band expressed their gratitude to the audience through a heartfelt post on X, sharing a stunning photo of the fireworks at the Narendra Modi Stadium. They wrote, "Thank you, Ahmedabad, thank you, India. We'll never forget these two weeks. Your love and kindness will stay with us forever."
Thank you Ahmedabad, thank you India. We’ll never forget these two weeks. Your love and kindness will stay with us forever 🤍 pic.twitter.com/vB4BfsfFKY
— Coldplay (@coldplay) January 26, 2025
During their time in India, Coldplay held a total of five concerts as part of the Music of the Spheres World Tour, with three shows in Mumbai (January 18, 19, and 21) and two in Ahmedabad (January 25 and 26).
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