Looks like it’s Chris Martin’s turn to break the internet
The Coldplay frontman was visiting India as part of a delegation with The Global Poverty Project when he decided to play an impromptu gig in a café in New Delhi.
Mr Martin was alongside Indian actress Freida Pinto when they wandered into the café with Bollywood musician, Vishal Dadlani and played to a “stunned Delhi crowd.”
And sure enough, Twitter absolutely exploded. While the lucky few who happened to be there undoubtedly had their weeks made, the rest of India seemed gutted at missing out on the spur-of-the-moment concert.
Ok, I just got off stage from standing around while Chris Martin of Coldplay did an impromptu set. Holy wow!! pic.twitter.com/Yc0RWIv9Mr
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) July 1, 2015
Hahaha, just introduced Chris Martin to come do a small set at summerhouse cafe at hauz khas. What?
— Tanmay Bhat (@thetanmay) July 1, 2015
Reason #127281 why you should be partying on a weekday night. The chances of you missing Chris Martin play live would have been lower.
— Rashi Kakkar (@rashi_kakkar) July 2, 2015
#ThingsThatUniteIndians that feeling of indignation (and jealousy) that Chris Martin performed in Delhi and they weren't told about the gig.
— Nigel Britto (@NigelBritto) July 2, 2015
The non-profit organisation confirmed the 38-year-old’s arrival in the country and subsequent performance. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, a spokesperson from the GPP explained that “He didn’t want his visit to be publicised but all that changed after last night’s gig began trending on social media.”
They revealed that Chris and Ms Pinto are part of the GPP delegation “that is holding meetings with politicians, key government leaders, non-profit partners in the water, sanitation and hygiene space, and participating in field visits to see innovative projects addressing sanitation in local communities.”
The group’s ultimate goal is to put an end to extreme poverty by 2030.
Jennifer Lawrence ex’s trip has drawn global attention to the issues at hand – and to the man himself as #ChrisMartin and #Coldplay began trending on Twitter after his performance.
