Sonali Bendre recalls visiting Babulnath Temple and Siddhivinayak Temple with Coldplay's Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson: ‘She's such a lovely person'
When British singer
Chris Martin
of
Coldplay
visited India earlier this year, it wasn't just his music that stole hearts. Alongside Hollywood actress
Dakota Johnson
, the duo surprised fans by exploring the spiritual side of Mumbai. They were joined by Bollywood actress
Sonali Bendre
and 'Swades' star Gayatri Oberoi during their quiet yet meaningful visit to some of the city's most iconic temples.
Before Coldplay's big concerts at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18 and 19, Chris and Dakota paid a special visit to the Babulnath Temple. Photos and videos of the couple offering prayers along with Sonali and Gayatri quickly went viral, showing them soaking in the spiritual vibe.
Sonali recalls taking Dakota and Chris to Mumbai's famous temples
In her interview with ANI, Sonali Bendre fondly remembered the moment she was asked to join the group on their spiritual journey.
She said, "She's (Dakota) such a lovely person. It was my yoga teacher who told me that, you know what, somebody is coming in and they want to be taken to a few temples. Will you do this? I'm like, okay, who is it? And that's how I get to know. So I think Chris and her (Dakota) wanted to have a temple experience.
And I think that's an experience everybody should have at some point. It was lovely. With her (and Chris), we had visited Babulnath Temple.
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And then the next day, we visited Siddhivinayak Temple."
From their dress to their demeanour, Chris and Dakota were seen fully embracing Indian customs. At the Babulnath Temple, they offered prayers, and the next day, the group went to Siddhivinayak Temple, one of Mumbai's most famous religious spots. Dakota wore traditional attire and was seen chatting happily with Sonali and Gayatri as they walked through the temple grounds.
Break-up rumours surround Chris and Dakota
While their temple visits showed a peaceful side, Chris and Dakota's relationship has been in the news for other reasons. Reports say they have split. A source told PEOPLE magazine, 'It feels final this time.' Neither Chris nor Dakota's teams have commented on this.
Earlier in 2024, it was said that the couple had been engaged for years but were not rushing to marry. When rumours of a breakup started in August 2024, Dakota's representative said they were 'happily together.' A source added, 'Sure, they've had issues and taken breaks in the past, but things are great now. They both love their careers. They are balancing things the best they can.'
In June 2024, it was reported they had 'ups and downs, but now they're definitely back on.' So far, Chris and Dakota have not spoken about the recent split rumours.
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