Fists fly at Coldplay’s Ahmedabad concert as Viva la Vida turns into 'Viva la Kalesh'. Watch viral video

A Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad took an unexpected turn when a heated brawl erupted between two men in the audience during the band's performance of their classic hit Viva la Vida. A video of the scuffle quickly went viral on social media, amassing over 6 lakh views. The footage captures the chaotic scene as the two men trade punches, slap each other, and struggle violently while others in the crowd desperately attempt to separate them. The surreal contrast between the band's soulful live performance and the frenzy unfolding in the audience left many stunned.

At one point in the video, one of the men bites the other’s hand as bystanders try to intervene. Moments later, the fight escalates again when the second man retaliates with another slap. The post accompanying the viral clip humorously dubbed the incident "Viva la Kalesh," a play on the song's name, highlighting the absurdity of the brawl breaking out in the middle of a concert known for its uplifting atmosphere.

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Internet reacts to the viral clip

One user wrote, “Viva La Kalesh is the anthem we didn’t know we needed. Ahmedabad on beast mode!” Another user commented, “Kalesh? In Ahmedabad? Sounds like Coldplay got a desi remix they didn’t ask for!” One joked, “Only in India could Viva la Vida turn into Viva la Kalesh at a Coldplay concert! This is the crossover we didn't know we needed!”

About Viva La Vida

Viva la Vida is a 2008 song by British rock band Coldplay from their fourth album, Viva la Vida Featuring historical and religious references, the track blends orchestral strings with digitally processed piano. It topped charts in the U.S. and U.K., earning a Grammy for Song of the Year in 2009.

The Music of the Spheres Concert

Chris Martin and his band began The Music Of The Spheres World Tour on 18 March 2022 with the band’s first-ever show in Costa Rica, before travelling to the Dominican Republic, Mexico, USA, Germany, Poland, France, Belgium and the UK. Recently, they were in India’s Mumbai and Ahmedabad cities. The band delighted the Indian audience by speaking in Hindi and Gujarati. He even gave a shoutout to actor Shah Rukh Khan and Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah.