Coldplay Frenzy Reaches Indian Weddings, Parents Of Bride Surprise Newlyweds With Concert Tickets

Coldplay Mumbai Concert: British boy band Coldplay will return to India in January 2025, marking their first performance in the country since their 2016 concert in Mumbai. As part of their world tour, Coldplay is set to perform three shows at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on January 18, 19, and 21, 2025. When tickets became available on BookMyShow, they sold out within minutes, leaving many disappointed. Several videos have since gone viral, featuring fans expressing their fun jibe over ticket prices, while some have even offered free tickets to others. Recently, a video has gained popularity on social media showing a couple on their wedding day, where the bride's parents surprised them with two tickets to a Coldplay concert.

Bride & groom get Coldplay tickets from their parents as a wedding gift 

The couple identified as Utsavi Zatakia and Smeet Doshi got married 8 months ago. They were surprised by the mother of the bride with a Coldplay concert ticket. However, the tickets were not for the band's upcoming concert in India, but Thailand concert. The old video has now resurfaced amid the fan frenzy for the band.

The viral clip, first shared on Instagram in February, features Utsavi and Smeet sitting at their wedding ceremony, surrounded by loved ones. The bride's mother approaches them with a small envelope. Intrigued by its contents, the couple opens it together. Initially confused, their faces light up with sheer joy as they discover they’ve received tickets to see Coldplay live in Thailand. Overwhelmed by the surprise, Utsavi covers her mouth in disbelief, while Smeet expresses heartfelt thanks to his father-in-law for the thoughtful gift. The video captures their happiness and excitement, creating a heartwarming moment that resonated widely on social media.

'I am jealous of them': Netizen reacting to viral video

The Instagram reel has garnered millions of views and over 100,000 likes, attracting a flood of comments from users around the globe. Many have described it as the "best wedding gift ever." The video has gone viral once more, especially as Coldplay fans in India eagerly anticipate the band’s return in early 2025.  The newlywed couple received the tickets as a gift when Coldplay performed in Thailand in February 2024.

As the video continues to gain traction, netizens have begun reacting swiftly, with some expressing their desire to get married. One user commented, "I am jealous of them." While many praised it as the “best wedding present ever,” others playfully remarked that they would only consider marriage if gifted Coldplay tickets.