As the debates over captaincy change have divided the fanbase of Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise, the team’s new skipper Hardik Pandya has managed to stir the pot once again with his playful rendition of a famous Amitabh Bachchan dialogue. The video of the same has gone viral on the internet and has once again ignited discussions about Pandya’s recent appointment as the Mumbai Indians’ captain for IPL 2024.
It all happened during a light-hearted interview on Star Sports when the host quizzed the audience about Hardik’s birthday, and an enthusiastic fan correctly guessed 11th October. Drawing an interesting parallel, the host highlighted that the legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh shares the same birthdate. Pandya then shared a heartwarming memory of his father’s emotional interaction with Amitabh, recalling the actor’s praise for raising such a “wonderful child.”
The Amitabh Bachchan dialogue with a Pandya twist
The turning point of the interview came when Pandya was prompted to deliver an Amitabh dialogue. What followed was an unexpected twist to the iconic line from the movie Shahenshah as the all-rounder said, “Rishte mein to hum tumhare captain lagte hai, naam hai Pandya” in a swag tone.
Here’s the video:
@hardikpandya7, who shares his birthday with @SrBachchan himself, talks about the time he met him – and delivers one of his famous movie lines!
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 1, 2024
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Viral storm on the internet
As soon as the video hit the internet, it went viral, spreading like wildfire across social media platforms. Netizens found Pandya’s creative rendition entertaining, with many appreciating his playful and unique approach to the iconic dialogue. However, the storm also brought forth divided opinions, with some fans taking it as a possible dig at the outgoing captain, Rohit Sharma. The controversy further fuelled the ongoing debate about whether Pandya is the right choice to replace Rohit as the captain.
Anticipated reunion of Hardik and Rohit Sharma in the MI Camp
Despite the recent captaincy controversy, the cricketing world eagerly awaits the anticipated reunion of Hardik and Rohit in the Mumbai Indians’ camp, where they will channel their focus towards preparing for the upcoming IPL 2024. It’s worth mentioning that the duo is currently in Jamnagar, actively participating in the pre-wedding celebrations of Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani.
