In an overwhelming display of patriotism and creativity, actor Ayushmann Khurrana has captured the hearts of millions with his passionate shayari dedicated to India’s T20 World Cup victory. The actor’s video, which he posted on Instagram, has now surpassed 20 million views, becoming a viral sensation that resonates deeply across the globe.
Recounting the night of India’s monumental win, Ayushmann shared his emotional experiences with followers. He revealed that he could not sleep for hours, feeling an intense connection to the momentous victory. “The night India won the T20 World Cup, I couldn’t sleep for a long, long time. It felt personal because I guess our hearts beat passionately for India, and this one was a long time coming,” Khurrana said. “So, when I woke up the next day, I wanted to pen something for the team, for their determination and their ability to cancel out the noise and win our country the top glory!”
Ayushmann added that his words came straight from his heart and he expressed joy that his shayari resonated with so many people, both in India and across the world. “What I wrote came out straight from my heart, and I’m glad that it resonated with so many people in India and also with Indians living across the world. We were united in our moment of victory and we felt it deeply,” he added.
Highlighting the unity that cricket brings to the nation, Khurrana compared it to the film industry in its diverse and inclusive nature. “Like our film industry, cricket too is an amazing potpourri of religion–a true example of diversity in India. This victory is a celebration of that diversity too. It felt just out of this world when India lifted the World Cup,” he opined.
On Sunday, Ayushmann delivered this heartfelt tribute to the “men in blue” through his Instagram account, captioning it with, “Still can’t get over it! #t20worldcup #worldchampions.” In the video, he praised key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav.
An excerpt from his enthralling Hindi shayari reads, “Semi-finals me Kohli ke muh se nikla tha Ben-Strokes, tab toh alochakon ne laga diye they saare chokes. Aur ye final me dikha diya legend ne apna Virat roop, samjho pyaare yehi hai jeevan chaaon aur dhoop. Pandya ko bhi pichle do mahine se bahut kuch kaha sunaya, aakhiri over me fir usi ne toh jalwa dikhaya.
. Aur moochein ho toh Hardik jaisi ho varna na ho aur bowling figures ho toh Bumrah jaisi ho warna na ho.”
Beyond celebrating the victory, Ayushmann also used the opportunity to advocate for unity and discouragement of trolling players based on their performance or religion.
India’s thrilling T20 World Cup win ended a 13-year ICC World Cup trophy drought. In an exhilarating final match, the Indian team narrowly defeated South Africa by seven runs. Heroic performances by Virat Kohli, who scored a commendable 76 runs, and effective bowling from Hardik Pandya (3/20) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/18) proved pivotal. Despite a fierce innings by South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen, who scored 52 runs off just 27 balls, India’s total of 176/7 was enough to restrict their opponents to 169/8. Notably, Bumrah’s exceptional performance throughout the tournament earned him the ‘Player of the Tournament’ accolade, having taken 15 wickets at an economy rate of just 4.17.
As Ayushmann basks in the glory of India’s win, his professional life continues to flourish. He is set to feature in Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming film ‘Daayra,’ acting opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan. A trade source revealed, “Meghna Gulzar is in advanced conversations with Ayushmann Khurrana and Kareena Kapoor Khan for the film. It’s a hard-hitting film that warrants the presence of actors with the calibre of the cast she has decided upon.” Produced by Junglee Pictures, official announcements regarding the project are keenly awaited.
Moreover, Ayushmann is gearing up for another exciting project, sharing the screen space for the first time with Sara Ali Khan in a forthcoming action-comedy. This film, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, marks their third collaboration. Directed by Aakash Kaushik, the yet-to-be-named film has already generated considerable buzz.
This piece of news tapped into the collective euphoria and unified sentiment of a country basking in a significant sports triumph, as Ayushmann Khurrana’s shayari magnified the joyous occasion with a soulful narrative that resonated powerfully with millions.
