The glitz and glamour of Bollywood met the thrill of cricket on a stunning Sunday evening at Eden Gardens as Shah Rukh Khan, the Badshah of Bollywood and proud owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), made a spirited appearance at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match. Accompanying him were his adorable children, the rising star Suhana Khan and the ever-charming AbRam Khan, bringing with them an infectious cheer to the high-octane match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Among the glitterati present, Ananya Panday, a rising talent of Bollywood and a close friend of Suhana, made her presence felt by capturing and sharing moments of pre-match excitement with young AbRam on her Instagram. The photos, exuberating cuteness, were instant hits among fans, reflecting the special bond shared by the duo. Ananya, sporting a casual white KKR-logo t-shirt, and AbRam, donning similar attire, looked like the ultimate fan duo.
Ananya playfully captioned one of these selfies with “Two Tomatoes who love KKR,” which quickly garnered attention from their enthusiastic followers, unable to resist the charm of this candid camaraderie between the starlet and the youngest scion of the Khan family.
More than just a regular match day, the evening turned into a celebration of friendship and festive spirit, with Ananya equally sharing some tender moments she had off the cricket field. The ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’ actress took to her social media to feature a heartwarming exchange with another Bollywood luminary, Shraddha Kapoor. Ananya revealed a special surprise from Shraddha – a dainty gold necklace studded with stars, symbolizing the shared stardom and the sparkling friendship between the two.
Overwhelmed by the gesture, Ananya posted a ‘thank you’ video, smiling brightly and feeling like a star, as put in her words, to which Shraddha affectionately replied, “You beauty!” The exchange showed the close bond the leading ladies share, underscoring the supportive nature of their relationship in an industry often portrayed as fiercely competitive.
Transitioning from these personal snippets to their professional strides, both actresses are gearing up for exciting times ahead. Shraddha Kapoor, fresh off the screen with her latest film ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ opposite Ranbir Kapoor, is all set to reprise her role in the much-awaited sequel ‘Stree 2’. Set to release in August 2024, the horror-comedy also stars actors RajKumar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, and Aparshakti Khurrana, and intends to replicate the success of its 2018 prequel, ‘Stree’.
Ananya Panday’s schedule is equally bustling with promising projects. Following her well-received performance in ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, she is now preparing for ‘Control’ and ‘The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair’. Ananya is also preparing to step into the world of episodic storytelling with the upcoming ‘Call Me Bae’, where she is expected to enchant her audience with a new avatar.
As the stars twinkle on-screen and camaraderie sparkles off-screen, these moments and milestones showcase an entwined world where cinema meets sports, friendships flourish, and the entertainment realm continues to excite and inspire. And on that captivating note from Eden Gardens and beyond, the fans are eagerly awaiting more such delightful crossovers and successes from their favorite stars. With Inputs from ANI.
