Two major Indian celebrities, AR Rahman and Kartik Aaryan, have playfully joined the social media trend sparked by a viral Coldplay concert video featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot.
AR Rahman’s Witty Stage Remark
Oscar-winning musician AR Rahman recently performed as part of his “Wonderment Tour” in Washington. During his concert at the Tacoma Dome, the cameraperson zoomed in on the audience.
AR Rahman was quick to react with a humorous quip, saying, “I won’t get you in trouble. Don’t worry.” This lighthearted comment instantly delighted his fans and garnered laughter.
Kartik Aaryan Joins the Fun
Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan also hopped on the trending meme wagon. He shared a video on his Instagram, where he was seen secretly eating chocolate.
The text overlay on his video humorously read: “Fitness freak, Kartik Aaryan, caught cheating on his diet at the Coldplay concert last night.” He captioned the post, “Almost got fired,” leading to many amused reactions from his followers.
Understanding the Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal
The viral video originated from a recent Coldplay concert, where Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot were filmed on the kiss cam. The pair were seen hugging and quickly tried to hide when the camera focused on them.
This incident sparked significant controversy, as both individuals were reportedly married to different people, suggesting an alleged affair. The fallout was swift and public.
During the concert, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin even commented, saying they were “either too shy” or “having an affair,” though he later expressed regret for his remark, hoping “we didn’t do something bad.”
The Fallout and Resignation
Following the widespread attention and controversy, Andy Byron tendered his resignation from Astronomer. The US tech company confirmed his departure on LinkedIn.
Their official statement emphasized the company’s commitment to its values, stating that leaders are expected to uphold standards of conduct and accountability, which were “not met.” The controversy also saw Andy Byron’s wife, Megan Kerrigan, remove his name from her social media accounts.
AR Rahman’s Wonderment Tour Continues
AR Rahman is currently continuing his successful “Wonderment Tour” across the United States. His upcoming performances include Oakland, Los Angeles, Sugar Land, and Grand Prairie, with his US leg concluding on August 17.
Later in October, he is scheduled to embark on the UK leg of his tour, with concerts planned for London, Manchester, and Birmingham.
- AR Rahman and Kartik Aaryan humorously referenced the viral Coldplay kiss cam incident.
- The original video featured Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot on the kiss cam, leading to controversy.
- Andy Byron resigned from his position following the widespread attention and allegations of an affair.
- AR Rahman is currently on his “Wonderment Tour” in the US, with UK dates scheduled for October.
