Shahid Kapoor and former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar recently met at the opening ceremony of the International League T20 (ILT20) in the UAE, accompanied by Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.
Shoaib Akhtar shared a video on Instagram of his conversation with Shahid, where the actor was dressed in an all-black outfit for the event. In the video, Shoaib is seen smiling while chatting with Shahid, who acknowledges Harbhajan by patting him on the shoulder. As the conversation ends, Shahid extends his hand to bid farewell to Shoaib.
Sharing the moment on social media, Shoaib called it a “lovely” coincidence, writing, “Lovely running into @shahidkapoor at @ilt20official. #allinforcricket #entertheepic #KabirSingh @harbhajan3.” Shahid performed at the ceremony, bringing his Deva swag to the stage, dancing to songs like “Marji Chaa Maalik” and “Aala Re Aala Deva Aala.” After his performance, he joined Pooja Hegde for the viral hook step from Bhasad Macha.
Shoaib Akhtar, known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express,’ continues his role as ambassador for ILT20. Shahid’s upcoming film Deva, releasing on January 31, 2025, follows him as a rebellious cop, marking his return to the big screen after nearly a year.
