“So glad I had the opportunity” – Jasprit Bumrah shares fan moment with Rajinikanth
India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was delighted to meet legendary actor Rajinikanth during the Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. In a picture, Bumrah and his wife Sanjana Ganesan can be seen posing with Rajinikanth and his wife.
Bumrah captioned the Instagram post:
“So glad I had the opportunity to meet the man I always wanted to meet.”
Take a look at the photo shared by Bumrah:
Notably, several actors and cricketers graced the wedding ceremony in Mumbai. Bumrah, who plays for the Ambani-owned Mumbai Indians (MI) in Indian Premier League (IPL) also attended the event.
Rajinikanth or Shivaji Rao Gaikwad is one of the best icons in the film industry. The 73-year-old has worked in over 100-plus successful movies, including more than one dozen in Bollywood. He was last seen in Jailer, a box-office blockbuster. He will be next seen in an action-drama film Vettaiyan, which will hit theatres in October. The legendary actor also has action-thriller Coolie in his pipeline.
“Pele: Birth of a Legend – When Jasprit Bumrah revealed his favorite movie
Jasprit Bumrah, in an old interview with MI, shared that Pele’s biography is his favorite movie. He said:
“My favorite movie is, ‘Pele: Birth of a Legend.’”
Pele was a professional Brazilian footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He won FIFA World Cups in 1958, 1962 and 1970 with his national side.
Speaking of Bumrah, the speedster played a big role in helping India lift the 2024 T20 World Cup trophy. The 30-year-old also emerged as the Player of the Tournament with 15 scalps at a stunning economy rate of 4.17. He returned with figures of 2/18 against South Africa in the final, giving away just six runs in his final two overs when the Proteas required run-a-ball 30 with six wickets in hand.
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the upcoming three T20Is and as many ODIs for India’s tour of Sri Lanka, which starts on July 27. The ace pacer might next play in a two-match Test series in Bangladesh in September.