A R Rahman jokes about Coldplay 'kiss cam' incident during US Tour
A R Rahman
, who is currently touring the US as part of his
Wonderment Tour
, made a playful nod to the recent Coldplay 'kiss cam' incident during his performance at the Tacoma Dome.
As the camera zoomed in on the crowd, Rahman quipped, "I won't get you into trouble. Don't worry," prompting laughter from the audience.
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Rahman's remark was a cheeky reference to a
viral moment
from a
Coldplay concert
last week, where a CEO and an HR executive were caught on the kiss cam and awkwardly ducked, sparking a wave of memes online.
Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin had humorously commented, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy."
The 58-year-old musician is currently touring across major cities in the US and Canada.
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After wrapping up the North American leg, Rahman will head to the UK before returning to India in November. The Wonderment Tour celebrates Rahman's iconic music across decades.
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