Did you know these Bollywood celebs are avid sports person in real life
There are many Bollywood celebs who have been avid sports people in real life. And their involvement in sports was not limited to pure enjoyment; they have also represented their country and state. The industry is full of multifaceted talents, and these hustlers’ athletic backgrounds have helped them bring discipline and determination to never give up.
Here are some Bollywood actor and some of their all-time favourite sports that they have been participating in since they were young as India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29.
Taapsee Pannu
Taapsee Pannu recently portrayed Mithali Raj, the ex-captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, and the actress has spoken openly about her passion for the sport. But a lesser-known fact about her is that she is quite skilled at Squash. She has also stated that squash is a way for her to stay fit not only physically but also mentally. In her film Rashmi Rocket, she also played the role of a sprinter.
Saiyami Kher
Saiyami Kher has consistently participated in any Tennis Grand Slam. Numerous tennis enthusiasts have been envious of her because of her photos with Roger Federer. However, the actor’s involvement in sports is not just limited to tennis. She qualified for the national team selection while playing school cricket for Maharashtra and chose to compete in the badminton state championships instead. It’s interesting to note that Saiyami plays a cricket player in R Balki’s upcoming Ghoomer. She declines any chance to compete in significant sprinting competitions because she is also a professional sprinter. The actor has already begun her preparation for the challenge of the Ironman 70.3 race in New Zealand!
Aparshakti Khurana
Aparshakti has established himself as an amazing actor on the big screen. Some of the roles he played could not have been played by anyone else. But before he became famous, he was a professional cricketer. He captained the Haryana U-19 Cricket Team and represented the state in various tournaments. He not only plays cricket, but he also plays football for All Stars Football Club. Professionally, the actor has been hired to host the first season of Ultimate Kho Kho 2022.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika, a National level badminton player, has a strong passion for the sport. And why not? She is the daughter of Prakash Padukone, one of India’s badminton legends, so the sport is in her blood. PV Sindhu, an ace badminton player who has played friendly matches with Deepika, believes the actor would have had a successful career in badminton.
Saqib Saleem
Bollywood actor Saqib Saleem plays Mohinder Amarnath in 83, a film about the Indian cricket team’s first World Cup victory. The actor has a long history with cricket, dating back to his school days. The actor revealed that he had always wanted to be a cricketer and had played with India’s former captain, Virat Kholi, when they were 12 years old. In the film Dishoom, the actor also played a cricketer.
Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor’s passion for football has been well documented, not only by his fans but also by himself. He is credited with making the number 8 jersey cooler and football as a sport more popular. The actor has appeared in numerous friendly matches for his team, All Stars Football Club, or ASFC. His passion for football dates back to his childhood, and he was also a member of the school football team.
Kartik Aaryan
All Stars Football Club, or ASFC, matches are where you can see your favourite players at their most competitive. Kartik Aaryan, who is also on the team, receives one of the loudest cheers. The actor has revealed that his passion for sports began in elementary school. He was so into sports that he would skip class to play football with his friends. He once stated that his favourite team is Real Madrid.