Ram Charan apologised to Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah after mistakenly referring to him as a footballer during a promotional event for the film Peddi in Bhopal on Saturday, an error that quickly went viral on social media. The actor’s slip-up and subsequent apology were captured in online videos shared on X and reported by ANI. The event featured music composer A.R. Rahman, actor Janhvi Kapoor and other members of the film’s cast and crew.
During an interactive session, Charan was asked to describe several of India’s leading cricket stars in a few words. He reportedly described Sachin Tendulkar’s career as a “long, legendary run,” called M.S. Dhoni “calm and cool,” referred to Rohit Sharma as “everybody’s man,” and used the word “fire” for Virat Kohli.
When asked about Jasprit Bumrah, Charan said, “Jasprit Bumrah ji, I am your biggest fan. I love football — you are taking football to such great heights. Love you,” according to the clips circulating online. The remark suggested he had mistaken Bumrah for a footballer, prompting widespread reaction and commentary across social platforms.
Charan later apologised to Bumrah for the mistake, describing it as an error and expressing regret, as shown in the footage and reports. The episode underscores how brief on-stage gaffes by public figures can rapidly attract attention and debate online, especially when they involve prominent sports personalities.
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Publish Date: 2026-05-25 05:48:00
