As excitement builds for Coldplay's much-anticipated return to India in 2025, a throwback photo of lead singer Chris Martin and Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has gone viral, adding to the buzz. The photo, taken at a star-studded 2016 party hosted by Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) at his iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, has resurfaced online, reigniting fans' enthusiasm. The snapshot captures a candid moment between Martin, dressed casually in a turquoise t-shirt, and Deepika, whose animated expression suggests she’s deep in conversation.
The photo was shared by Coldplay India X, sparking widespread interest on social media as fans recall the band’s previous visit to India during the Global Citizen Festival in 2016. That year, Coldplay’s performance was one of the event’s highlights, and the exclusive after-party at SRK’s Mannat saw Bollywood’s biggest stars mingling with the British rock legends. The resurgence of this photo comes at an opportune time, with Coldplay's three-date concert in 2025 at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium quickly approaching.
Tickets for the event sold out in no time, with fans flooding ticketing platforms, causing website crashes and long queues. This overwhelming response underscores Coldplay’s enduring popularity in India. — SharaniaJ (@SharaniaJ) Adding to the excitement, Chris Martin’s admiration for Shah Rukh Khan has long been public.
In 2019, Martin tweeted, “Shah Rukh Khan forever,” cementing his love for the Bollywood superstar. SRK.
