'Tone deaf much?': Chris Martin slammed for 'embarrassing' apology for British colonialism at Coldplay's Mumbai concert
Chris Martin had his heart in the right place when he apologised to Indian fans for British colonial rule at Coldplay's Mumbai concert. However, it has not landed very well with netizens, who have now called it 'tone deaf,' as they believe lending a platform to a band does not equate to forgiving years of damage.
Chris Martin may have won the Indian audience with his apology for British colonial rule at Coldplay's Mumbai concert, but the internet is simply not convinced. After foreign media picked up reports about the English band's member seeking forgiveness for all the bad things Britain did to India, many fans from around the world have expressed their disapproval, calling the apology unnecessary and embarrassing. They believe that enjoying Coldplay's music does not equate to forgiving "colonialists murdering and maiming millions of people for centuries," sparking criticism of the frontman's attempt to acknowledge and make amends for Britain's complex history with India.
Chris Martin apologises to Indian fans for British colonial rule
During their Mumbai show of the Music of the Sphere world tour on January 19, Coldplay's Chris Martin charmed fans with a heartfelt apology for Britain's colonial history. He said, "This is our fourth visit to India, and the second time we're playing. The first time we played a long show, and we couldn't have asked for a better audience. Thank you for coming today, everybody."
He added, "It is amazing to us that you welcome us even though we are from Great Britain. Thank you for forgiving us for all the bad things that Great Britain has done."
Chris Martin at Coldplay Mumbai yesterday:
¡ª Johns (@JohnyBravo183) January 19, 2025
¡°Thank you for forgiving us for all the bad things Britain has done and (still) welcoming us to your home¡±
British meltdown incoming ? pic.twitter.com/3A15HEtFhH
'Dumbest without fail': Chris Martin slammed for his apology
Netizens have now reacted to Chris Martin's apology to Indian fans, with many strongly criticising the singer for his move. They believe that lending a platform to the band does not translate into India forgiving Britain for centuries of damage.
One person wrote, "Did anyone there even tell him this?? Or is he insinuating that people buying his concert tickets is the whole nation giving him forgiveness?? White people are so weird."
did anyone there even tell him this?? or is he insinuating that ppl buying his concert tickets is the whole nation giving him forgiveness?? ? white ppl are so weird https://t.co/fPiJQsYDeX
¡ª tr1p ? FUCK SM (@ac11dtr1pbarbie) January 21, 2025
"It¡¯s always the white people who are the dumbest without fail," another added.
it¡¯s always the white people who are the dumbest without fail https://t.co/NP4ua30zXx
¡ª skie (@blueeeafternoon) January 21, 2025
A third wrote, "Tone deaf much? People enjoying your music does not equate to forgiving colonialists murdering and maiming millions of people for centuries."
Tone deaf much ? People enjoying your music does not equate to forgiving colonialists murdering and maiming millions of people for centuries https://t.co/JsLYgQFTlw
¡ª ?YutaPie? (@YukkriYoong) January 22, 2025
Another user added, "The way he didn't have to mention this at all, what is this unrelated activity?"
The way he didn't have to mention this at all what is this unrelated activity https://t.co/L4yWcjXW16
¡ª ? (@fixinonyou) January 21, 2025
Check out some more reactions below:
hahahahaha??? https://t.co/hQ5CSxFsoq
¡ª jessica (@antijessica_) January 21, 2025
I don't know if "forgive" is the right word... https://t.co/mfWPIQjCj6
¡ª Vicky vi Brittannia (@TyrantVicky) January 21, 2025
LOL WTF is this ?? https://t.co/vHQN1FGLlI
¡ª (???????) (@dianenguye87352) January 21, 2025
his delusional ass ??? https://t.co/5WGe52ldpS
¡ª new year gagan ???? (@gaganspov) January 21, 2025
Coldplay wrapped up their Mumbai concerts with the third and final show taking place on Tuesday, and now they'll be heading to Ahmedabad for their next shows on January 25 and 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
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