Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, serving as a UNICEF India Ambassador, recently met with the Indian women’s cricket team. The interaction occurred during an ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 group match between India and Bangladesh. The game was played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
During the visit, the players playfully engaged with Khurrana, making a unique request. Bowler Sneh Rana specifically asked the actor to speak in the distinctive “Pooja” voice from his hit film, ‘Dream Girl’. Khurrana initially hesitated, jokingly noting his beard might make the voice less convincing.
However, he relented to the team’s enthusiasm, performing the popular voice, which delighted the players. This lighthearted exchange was captured and shared by the ICC on social media.
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Khurrana also took photos with team captain Harmanpreet Kaur and other players. He extended his best wishes to the team for their World Cup campaign.
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Beyond his cricket field appearance, Khurrana is also making headlines for his recently released film, ‘Thama’. The movie premiered during the Diwali festive period. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, ‘Thama’ is part of Maddock Films’ horror-comedy universe.
The cast features Khurrana alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, and Faisal Malik. The film has shown strong box office performance, reportedly nearing the 100 crore Indian rupees mark, which is approximately USD 12 million, within six days of its release.