"Genuine human error...": Ram Charan apologises after calling Jasprit Bumrah a footballer
Bhopal, May 24
Ram Charan has apologised to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah after mistakenly referring to him as a footballer during an event of 'Peddi' in Bhopal.
The actor's back-to-back slip-ups at the event have quickly gone viral on social media, triggering widespread reactions online.
The Bhopal event for the upcoming film was held on Saturday and featured AR Rahman, Janhvi Kapoor and the rest of the film's cast and crew. During an interactive session, Ram Charan was asked to describe some of India's leading cricket stars in a few words.
The actor reportedly described Sachin Tendulkar's journey as a "long, legendary run", called MS Dhoni "calm and cool", referred to Rohit Sharma as "everybody's man", and used the word "Fire" for Virat Kohli.
However, when asked about Jasprit Bumrah, Ram Charan said, "Jasprit Bumrah ji, I am your biggest fan. I love football ap football ko itne aage bada rahe ho. Love you," as per online videos on X.
Clips of the moment have spread rapidly across social media platforms, with users reacting through memes and jokes. The actor later acknowledged the error and posted an apology on X.
Taking to the platform, Ram Charan wrote, "Uff... I'm genuinely so forgetful with names sometimes. Apologies to @Jaspritbumrah93 Ji for the mix-up - it was a genuine human error in the middle of all the excitement and the crowd."
He added, "I truly respect you and I am a huge fan of your game. You make every Indian feel proud when you consistently put batsmen on back foot."
Meanwhile, the trailer of 'Peddi' has recently been released, showcasing Ram Charan in multiple sporting avatars including cricket, wrestling and sprinting. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the Telugu film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Boman Irani and Divyendu Sharma in key roles.
Produced by Vriddhi Cinemas under producer Venkata Satish Kilaru, the film's music has been composed by AR Rahman.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Imagine being India's best bowler and someone calls you a footballer in public! 😅 But Ram Charan's apology was genuine - "uff" and all. At least he didn't double down like some politicians do. Good sportsmanship from both sides.
Wait, he called Bumrah a footballer during an event for a movie where he plays multiple sports? 😂 That's some serious irony! Love that he owned it immediately though. Would be hilarious if Bumrah posts a video playing football now.
Seriously? He couldn't remember Bumrah's sport? This is basic cricket knowledge for any Indian celebrity 🙄. I appreciate the apology but these slip-ups keep happening. Maybe read about the person before an event? Just saying.
The comparison list was actually pretty good though - Sachin as legendary, Dhoni as calm, Kohli as fire, Rohit as everybody's man... then Bumrah gets football! 😂 Its like that one awkward group photo where everyone looks good except you. But respect to Ram Charan for the quick apology.
At least he corrected it publicly and showed respect to Bumrah. These things happen - I once called my boss by the wrong name for a whole week 😳. The memes will be legendary though! Imagine the Twitter banter between Bumrah and Ram Charan now.
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