Ram Charan issues public apology to Jasprit Bumrah after mistaking him to be footballer: I'm genuinely forgetful with names
Mumbai, May 24
Actor Ram Charan, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema, has tendered an apology to the Indian pace legend Jasprit Bumrah after the actor mistook him for a footballer.
On Sunday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a note, as he shared that he is "forgetful with names sometimes" and it was a "genuine human error".
He 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. 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 the back foot".
Earlier, during an event, when Ram Charan was asked to comment on Indian cricketers, he said, "Sachin - Long Legendary Run. MSD - Calm and Cool. Rohit Sharma - Everyone Owns Him. Virat Kohli - Fire. JaspritBumrah - I am your biggest fan. I love football and you've taking it more forward. Love you sir (sic)".
Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Peddi'. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Divyenndu, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Vijay Sethupathi.
'Peddi' is one of the biggest releases of the year. It is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and backed by Vriddhi Cinemas and Mythri Movie Makers.
Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under his banner Vriddhi Cinemas, in collaboration with Mythri Movie Makers. 'Peddi' will be released in North India by Jio Studios. The film will have its premiere across the world on June 3, 2026, followed by its worldwide theatrical release on June 4, 2026.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As a cricket fan, I was initially annoyed when I heard this, but then I saw his apology - it was so heartfelt and respectful. We all make silly mistakes when we're excited. Bumrah is obviously a cricket hero, not a footballer. But for Ram Charan to apologize so gracefully shows his character. Well done! 👏
Honestly, this is such a non-issue. People make mistakes in the heat of the moment. Bumrah probably had a good laugh about it. Meanwhile, Ram Charan's apology was classy. Let's focus on his upcoming film 'Peddi' - Buchi Babu Sana is a talented director! Looking forward to June 2026! 🎬
I've always admired Ram Charan's humility despite his stardom. This apology is proof. But I also think it's a bit disappointing that even famous people sometimes don't know basic sports facts - Bumrah is literally one of India's greatest bowlers! 😅 Anyway, all's well that ends well. Jai Hind!
This is just hilarious 😂 Imagine being Jasprit Bumrah and getting called a footballer! But honestly, Ram Charan's apology was so sweet and genuine. "Uff... I'm genuinely so forgetful" - see, even megastars are human. And his list of Indian cricketers was spot on except for that one mix-up! Love how Indian celebs handle these things with grace.
Respect to Ram Charan for owning up so quickly! In today's world where everyone tries to defend their mistakes, this is refreshing
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