Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal scores coveted Coldplay concert tickets, shares his excitement, writes: “Didn’t clear JEE. But got the Coldplay tickets today”

Unacademy CEO Gaurav Munjal scores coveted Coldplay concert tickets

Gaurav Munjal, CEO of the ed-tech platform Unacademy, took to social media to share his excitement after securing tickets for British band Coldplay’s much-anticipated concert in India. As soon as the band announced their return to India, set for January 2025, fans across the country erupted in joy, flooding social media with excitement and plans to attend. Munjal was one of the lucky few who managed to get tickets amid a surge in demand that even briefly crashed the BookMyShow platform.

Coldplay's Mumbai concert is scheduled for January 18 and 19, 2025, at the DY Patil Stadium, with an additional show on January 20 due to overwhelming demand. Tickets for the concert ranged from ₹2,500 to ₹12,500, with options available at several price points. As soon as they went on sale, fans rushed to BookMyShow, only to face difficulties as the platform struggled to handle the influx of buyers.

Didnt clear JEE. But got the Coldplay Tickets today. Feels good.
Gaurav Munjal (@gauravmunjal) September 22, 2024

Munjal, who splits his time between Bengaluru and the U.S., shared his happiness on X (formerly Twitter), humorously comparing the difficulty of securing tickets to clearing India’s notoriously tough Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). His post read, "Didn’t clear JEE. But got the Coldplay tickets today. Feels good.” The comparison resonated with many, as the JEE is widely regarded as one of the most challenging exams in India.

Munjal's tweet quickly went viral, amassing over a lakh views and drawing plenty of comments from fans who related to his experience. Many commented on the shared struggle to get tickets, with some fans expressing envy and others congratulating him on his success.

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Coldplay’s upcoming shows mark their first return to India since their 2016 A Head Full of Dreams tour, which also took place in Mumbai and attracted thousands of fans. The buzz surrounding the 2025 concert has brought back fond memories of that event, and fans are eagerly anticipating another round of iconic performances from the band.

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The scramble for tickets, much like Munjal’s tweet, has sparked widespread discussion online, with fans reminiscing about their favorite Coldplay hits and sharing strategies for snagging seats to the sold-out shows. As anticipation builds, the Mumbai concerts are shaping up to be one of the most sought-after musical events of 2025 in India.