Coldplay shout out Diljit Dosanjh: Chris Martin recites ‘Punjabi aa gaye oye’, fans get excited ahead of Mumbai concert

“Punjabi aa gaye oye,” Coldplay’s Chris Martin delighted his Indian fans when he read Diljit Dosanjh’s catchphrase from a poster during his concert in Abu Dhabi.

Martin, who is scheduled to perform in India later this month, was interacting with the crowd at Zayed Sports City Stadium when he saw a fan holding a poster that included the phrase. The line, commonly used by Dosanjh during his performances, quickly caught Martin’s attention.

Without hesitation, Martin read the phrase aloud, eliciting loud cheers from the audience. “We love you too,” he added, smiling.

Diljit’s official team shared the heartwarming moment on Instagram Stories, captioning the video, “Chris Martin says PUNJABI AA GAYE OYE…..!!!! Chris Martin reading Coldplay fans’ posters and flags is very meaningful.”

The phrase “Punjabi aa gaye oye”, which translates to “Punjab has arrived”, gained massive popularity after Diljit’s famous performance at Coachella in 2023.

With the Diljit tour over, Coldplay is gearing up for its return to India after nearly a decade. Their last performance in India was in 2016 during the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai.

After their show in Abu Dhabi, Coldplay will perform in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Fans have been eagerly anticipating the band’s return to India, and a video of Martin reciting the famous phrase has gone viral on social media.

Coldplay’s much-anticipated shows in India will take place at the DY Patel Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19 and 20, followed by shows in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26, as part of their Music of the Spheres tour. .

Meanwhile, Coldplay has announced the release of additional tickets for their much-anticipated concerts at DY Patil Stadium, scheduled to take place on January 18, 19 and 21, 2025, as part of their Music Of The Spheres World Tour – India. Tickets will be available exclusively on the BookMyShow app starting today, January 11 at 4 PM IST.

In response to overwhelming demand, fans are encouraged to log in early and prepare for potential virtual queues. To ensure a fair ticketing process, BookMyShow has implemented a waiting room feature, which will open one hour before ticket sales begin at 3pm.