Coldplay’s much-awaited concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday may have attracted a record crowd, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing. While the band played to a packed house of 1.34 lakh fans, the excitement took a wild turn when a fight broke out among the crowd. Two elderly fans, seemingly caught up in the heat of the moment, got into a physical altercation as the band performed their hit track “Viva La Vida.”
As Coldplay’s iconic song played in the background, two men, who appeared to be in their late 50s or early 60s, began arguing intensely. Before anyone knew it, the disagreement escalated into a full-blown fight. The crowd around them quickly tried to intervene, but the situation only worsened. One of the men was seen throwing punches, causing chaos among the audience.
The incident quickly went viral, as a video of the altercation surfaced on social media platforms. Fans reacted with a mix of shock and humor, poking fun at the irony of the fight happening during Coldplay’s performance. One Instagram user cleverly wrote, “Viva la VIVAAD,” a playful twist on the song title “Viva La Vida,” which means “Live the Life.” Others couldn’t resist making references to the band’s famous tracks. “Yellow (incorrect emoji) yeh lo (punch emoji)” joked one user, referring to the band’s hit “Yellow.” Another user quipped, “The fight will guide you home,” a cheeky reference to the line “Lights will guide you home” from “Fix You.”
The online reaction was filled with more playful references to Coldplay songs. “Sky full of scars,” read another comment, alluding to “A Sky Full of Stars.” “When uncle took ‘Fix You’ seriously,” said a user, drawing on the title of one of the band’s most emotional songs. And one comment stood out: “Yeh concert me Heavy Metal scream koun kar raha hai?” (Who’s doing the heavy metal screams during the concert?), humorously referring to the loud, heated voices of those involved in the scuffle.
While the majority of fans found humor in the situation, some took to social media to express their disappointment. Many pointed out the irony of fighting at a Coldplay concert, a band that is known for spreading messages of peace, love, and unity. “This is what happens when you overhype a concert and people who have zero interest enter concerts like these,” one user wrote, suggesting that some of the attendees might not have truly connected with the music or atmosphere.
A few others argued that the situation could have been prevented. “They may have the biggest concert, but at least this didn’t happen in Mumbai’s concert,” one fan remarked, implying that such incidents are less likely to occur in other cities. Another commenter expressed disappointment: “They should be ashamed. Fighting in a concert like Coldplay, where they only try to spread love.”
Interestingly, one user shared a firsthand account of the situation. “I was literally beside them, and that uncle had really lost it,” they said. “He was screaming at two girls for using a cigarette, kept saying he’d call the police, and was pushing them. A few guys stepped in to stop him, and the old man ended up hitting a guy for no reason.” It seems the fight was more than just a disagreement over the music—it involved personal tensions that boiled over in the heat of the moment.
Despite the ugly scene, Coldplay’s performance continued as planned, and the audience eventually returned to enjoying the show. Coldplay is known for their ability to create a magical atmosphere, and they didn’t let this unfortunate incident overshadow their landmark performance.
In the end, Coldplay’s grand concert in Ahmedabad will surely be remembered for both the music and the unexpected drama. As fans recover from the shock, they’ll probably continue joking about the “Viva La Vida” fight that no one saw coming. Hopefully, the next Coldplay concert will stay free of any “Vivaad” (fights), and instead, be all about the love, peace, and music that the band is known for spreading worldwide.
