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Ram Charan Apologizes for Jasprit Bumrah Mix-Up
24 May
Summary
- Ram Charan confused cricketer Jasprit Bumrah with a footballer.
- The actor apologized on social media for the error.
- His new film 'Peddi' is set for a June 4 release.
Actor Ram Charan recently caused a stir at the music launch for his upcoming film 'Peddi' in Bhopal when he confused cricketer Jasprit Bumrah with a football player. While praising various Indian cricketers, Charan stated he was a fan of Bumrah's football skills, inadvertently mixing up sports.
Following the widespread reaction to his on-stage comments, Ram Charan promptly issued an apology via social media platform X. He attributed the mistake to the event's excitement and crowd interaction, describing it as a "genuine human error." Charan emphasized his profound respect for Jasprit Bumrah and his admiration for the cricketer's achievements, noting that Bumrah makes all Indians proud.
This incident echoes previous comments by 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli, who had noted Ram Charan's tendency to forget names. 'Peddi,' starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and is slated for a multi-language release on June 4. The film also features Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Boman Irani, and Divyenndu.
