Coldplay frontman Chris Martin delighted Indian fans with his Punjabi speaking skills during his concert in Abu Dhabi.
The singer had the stadium erupting in cheers as he read out a fan signboard that featured Diljit Dosanjh’s popular catchphrase, “Punjabi Aa Gaye Oye!” The phrase, which translates to "Punjabis have arrived," gained widespread recognition after Diljit’s historic performance at Coachella in 2023.
Martin, who is known to take time out from his show to read the quirky signboards, carefully pronounced the Punjabi words. On seeing th crowds cheering him on, he added, “We love you too.”
Diljit’s team caught the viral clip and shared it on their Instagram Stories, captioning it, “Chris Martin says PUNJABI AA GAYE OYE…..!!!! Chris Martin reading Coldplay fan posters and flags is so wholesome.”
The shoutout comes shortly after Diljit wrapped up the India leg of his Dil-Luminati tour, which saw him performing to packed audiences in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ludhiana, and other cities.
Meanwhile, Coldplay is gearing up for their return to India as part of their Music of the Spheres world tour. Following a performance in Abu Dhabi, the British band is set to play in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. This marks their first gig in India since their 2016 performance at the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai.
The excitement surrounding the concert, however, has been met with controversy. The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a plea seeking guidelines to prevent ticket scalping and black marketing. The petition, filed by advocate Amit Vyas, highlighted alleged irregularities in the sale of tickets for major events, including concerts by Taylor Swift, Diljit Dosanjh, and Coldplay.
The court stated that the issues raised fall within the legislative and executive domains and cannot be addressed through judicial intervention. It advised the petitioner to present concerns to the government for appropriate action.
