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A light moment related to famous actor Ram Charan and Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is going viral on social media. In fact, a normal rapid-fire session at an event turned into a viral moment when the Telugu actor made an unexpected mistake while talking about Jasprit Bumrah.
This funny incident happened during the grand music launch event of Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi in Bhopal. AR Rahman and Janhvi Kapoor also attended the event. Midway through the ceremony, the actor engaged in a rapid-fire session where fans asked him questions about famous Indian cricketers.
Ram Charan’s funny Jasprit Bumrah mistake from Peddi event in Bhopal goes viral
Ram Charan called Sachin Tendulkar’s journey a “long, great journey” while he described MS Dhoni as “cool and calm”. Talking about Rohit Sharma, the Indian actor said, “He is everybody’s man.” While describing Virat Kohli, he used only one word: “Fire.”
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The crowd loved his quick answer and the atmosphere became even more energetic. But when Jasprit Bumrah’s name came up, things got interesting. However, the actor praised the Indian fast bowler but mistakenly used a word related to football instead of cricket.
He continued speaking normally without knowing what had happened, but fans immediately noticed the disturbance that occurred on stage during the show. Within no time, videos of the incident spread online.
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– Film Culture (@CinemasHive) 23 May 2026
After the video trended everywhere, Ram Charan apologized to Jasprit Bumrah after accidentally calling him ‘footballer’.
The actor and producer also clarified that it was a simple human error and praised the leading pacer, saying that he really admires the Indian pacer’s performance and the pride he brings to the country.
Ram Charan posted,
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
His honest confession has been appreciated by social media users, with many praising the actor’s down-to-earth personality and humility for quickly clarifying the mistake. Interestingly, Charan had said at that event in Bhopal, “We have made this film to inspire the youth to participate in sports and win Olympic medals.”
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Mahela Jayawardene reveals Jasprit Bumrah played IPL 2026 despite injury
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene recently revealed that Jasprit Bumrah had suffered a minor injury in the run-up to the T20 World Cup and IPL 2026, which affected his rhythm and intensity despite Mumbai Indians giving him adequate rest.
As a result, Bumrah was able to take only four wickets in 13 matches this season. The fast bowler was also rested for the upcoming one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan at home.
“It’s a combination of a few things. He had a bit of a niggle coming back from the T20 World Cup which he played with throughout the World Cup, so we gave him enough rest to get back,” Mahela Jayawardene said at the press conference.