BookMyShow CEO Summoned Again Over Alleged Black Marketing Of Coldplay India Concert Tickets

BookMyShow CEO Ashish Hemrajani and technical team's he have been summoned again by Mumbai police in alleged black marketing of Coldplay concert tickets. Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) h summoned m earlier on September 27, but y didn't appear before agency.

BookMyShow CEO Ashish Hemrajani summoned again

According to a report in ANI, Mumbai Police's EOW sent a summons to CEO Ashish Hemrajani of Big Tree Entertainment Private Limited, parent company of BookMyShow and company's technical he on Sunday asking m to appear before authorities. According to ANI, both of m are not in touch with police.

"Mumbai Police's EOW sent summons to CEO Ashish Hemrajani of Big Tree Entertainment Private Limited, parent company of BookMyShow and company's technical he yesterday. EOW h sent m summons earlier on Sep 27 but y didn't appear before agency. y have been asked to appear before investigating officer today and record ir statements. vocate Amit Vyas h complained to EOW about alleged black marketing of Coldplay concert tickets: Mumbai Police" ANI wrote.

vocate Vyas alleged that Coldplay's Mumbai tickets were originally priced at ₹2,500 and were being resold by third parties for around  ₹3 lakh.

BookMyShow issued clarification

On Saturday, BookMyShow reacted to allegations me by vocate and stated y have no association with any such unauthorised ticket-selling/reselling platforms including but not limited to Viagogo and Ginsberg or third-party individuals for purpose of reselling Coldplay’s Music Of Spheres World Tour 2025 in India. A spokesperson of BookMyShow stated that 13 million people logged in on September 22 to book tickets for Music Of Spheres World Tour 2025 in India.

y ded that team worked hard to ensure every fan h a fair chance to secure tickets,  capping it at 4 tickets per user across all shows, providing clear, step-by-step booking guides and maintaining transparent communication through all our official channels. To manage overwhelming demand and dress issues, y implemented a queueing system which caused a brief delay but ensured minimal disruption for genuine fans.

It came to ir notice that unauthorized platforms listed tickets for Coldplay's India concert were selling tickets. "We have not only filed a complaint with police authorities but are also proactively working with m to provide complete support in investigation of this matter in any manner that may be required," spokesperson ded.

British rock band will have three shows at DY Patil Stium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 19 and 21, next year.