Indian cinema star Ramcharan He found himself at the center of discussion on social media after a light-hearted moment involving the Indian cricket stars during Peddi’s grand music launch event in Bhopal went viral. Actors who attended the event Janhvi Kapoor And AR RahmanInteracted with the media and shared his views on several Indian cricketers in a rapid-fire style conversation.
While fans initially enjoyed his candid reactions, one particular comment soon sparked a wave of reactions online, forcing the actor to later issue a public apology to the Indian pacer. Jasprit Bumrah.
Ram Charan’s mix makes fans happy
During the conversation, Ram was asked to describe some of India’s biggest cricketing personalities in a few words. he mentioned Sachin Tendulkar As the “long legendary race”, called ms dhoni Labeled “cool and calm”, Virat Kohli Described as “fire” Rohit Sharma As in “everybody’s man”.
However, things took an unexpected turn when Bumrah’s name came up. In the confusion, the actor mistakenly associated the Indian fast bowler with football instead of cricket.
“Jasprit Bumrah ji, I am your biggest fan. I love football and you are taking football forward so much. Love you sir,” Ram said in the programme.
The clip quickly spread across social media platforms, where fans reacted with humor and disbelief. Within hours the internet was flooded with memes, with users jokingly imagining Bumrah as a football superstar rather than one of the world’s leading fast bowlers.
Star actor apologizes publicly to Jasprit Bumrah
As the video continued to gain popularity online, Ram addressed the incident through a post on Instagram. The actor admitted that the mistake was unintentional amid the excitement of the crowded event.
“Oops… I really forget names sometimes. Apologies to @Jaspritbumrah93 for the glitch – it was a genuine human error amidst all the excitement and crowd,” He has written.
Ouch… I really forget names sometimes.
Excuse me @Jaspritbumrah93 G for mix-up – it was a genuine human error amidst all the excitement and rush 🙏🏼
I really respect you and am a big fan of your game. You make every Indian feel proud when…
– Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) 23 May 2026
The apology received mixed reactions online. While many users appreciated the actor for admitting the mistake, others continued to make fun of the viral moment. Many cricket fans also defended Ram Charan and called it an innocent mistake rather than something serious.
Bumrah’s difficult IPL 2026 campaign
The viral episode comes at a time when Bumrah himself has endured a forgettable season on the cricket field. Representing Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, the star pacer struggled badly throughout the tournament. Considered one of the finest fast bowlers in modern cricket, Bumrah managed to take only four wickets in 13 matches during the campaign.
His performances failed to match the high standards set over the years for both India and Mumbai Indians. Adding to the disappointment, Bumrah ended the season with a bowling average of 102.50. This figure resulted in an unwanted record, as he became the first bowler in T20 history to average over 100 in the same tournament after bowling 40 or more overs.
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