Chris Martin, the lead vocalist of British band Coldplay, gave a special shout-out to the King of Bollywood, much to the fans' surprise. During their second Mumbai show on January 19, Martin shouted “Shah Rukh Khan, forever!” just before the beat drop in their hit song Yellow, followed by cheers of excitement from the concertgoers.
The gesture sparked massive responses on social media, with many praising Martin for recognising Khan’s importance in the Indian cinema industry.
Now, SRK has responded to the gesture, reciprocating the love received from the singer. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Khan referenced the opening verse of Yellow, followed by praise for the 47-year-old singer.
Look at the stars…look how they shine for you….and everything you do! My brother Chris Martin you make me feel special….like your songs!! Love you and a big hug to your team. You are one in a billion my friend. India loves u, @coldplay !!! pic.twitter.com/6R6Dg8TeXe
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 20, 2025
The mutual admiration between both the greats thrilled fans, where one user wrote, “Shah Rukh Khan quoting Coldplay? Guess I'm officially living in a crossover episode,” while another commented, “Time to collaborate with him for a special song in KING,” referencing Khan’s highly anticipated upcoming film.
This is not the first time that Martin shared his love for the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge actor. Back in 2019, the Up&Up singer wrote the same phrase in a tweet while recommending songs to his followers.
— Coldplay (@coldplay) March 10, 2019
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour kicked off in Mumbai on January 18, with the band scheduled to perform five shows in India. After the third Mumbai show on January 21, the band will head to Ahmedabad for two performances on January 25 and 26.
