IND vs PAK: Chiranjeevi, Atif Aslam, Munawar Faruqui among stars witnessing Champions Trophy 2025 thriller in Dubai
The high-voltage game between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 is underway and as the stakes rise, so does the star power, with celebrities from both countries gathering in Dubai to witness this epic showdown.
The high-voltage game between India and Pakistan in the Champions Trophy 2025 is underway at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. While the hype surrounding this rivalry is well known, so is the importance of this match for both teams ！ India aiming to secure their semi-final spot with a win, and Pakistan fighting to stay alive in the tournament they are hosting.
As the stakes rise, so does the star power, with celebrities from both countries gathering in Dubai to witness this epic showdown.
Celebrities at the Dubai Stadium
Leading the star-studded lineup was actor and politician Chiranjeevi, who was seen watching the match, seated alongside Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma. Chiranjeevi kept it casual, sporting a black T-shirt paired with a matching shirt and brown trousers.
MEGASTAR CHIRANJEEVI WITH ABHISHEK & TILAK AT DUBAI...!!! ? pic.twitter.com/I9hQWYN1y4
！ Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 23, 2025
Pushpa director Sukumar also attended the much-anticipated clash with his family. He was spotted wearing a blue jersey, accompanied by his wife Thabitha Hamsini, daughter Sukriti Veni Bandreddi, and son Sukranth.
Maverick director #Sukumar and his family at Ind Vs Pak match at Dubai@aryasukku @SukumarWritings #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/QTm2HWy2xI
！ Roll Media (@Rollmedia9) February 23, 2025
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor, accompanied by her husband Anand Ahuja, was seen enjoying the high-stakes match while sipping coffee. She looked elegant in a white shirt paired with a grey blazer and blue jeans.
Sonam Kapoor in the stands for India Vs Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/xvybKNE4py
！ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 23, 2025
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui shared a picture of himself outside the Dubai stadium, proudly donning a blue Team India jersey. Fans noticed that his jersey had a white tape covering the sponsor's name, sparking curiosity online.
Munawar Faruqui is the only celebrity who always hides the betting apps and games stickers printed on the shirts ! Mad respect for him :)#MunawarFaruqui? #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/HcvkkXFG2o
！ Sagar Bhojane (@Sagar_4636) February 23, 2025
Dancer and actor Avneet Kaur was also spotted cheering for Team India. She shared several videos and photos of herself at the stadium on Instagram, which have since gone viral across other social media platforms.
British singer Jasmin Walia, known for her hit song Bom Diggy, grabbed attention with her presence, adding a touch of international flair to the crowd.
Hardik Pandya 's rumoured Girlfriend Jasmin Walia spotted in the stadium ? #INDvsPAK #ChampionsTrophy #HardikPandya pic.twitter.com/x9r1RzWwv8
！ ??? ?? (@abhi7781_) February 23, 2025
Lastly, renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, who performed the official Champions Trophy 2025 anthem Jeeto Baazi Khel Ke, was seen arriving at the stadium, further elevating the excitement.
Pakistan rockstar Atif Aslam has arrived at the Dubai Cricket Stadium. The official anthem of #ChampionsTrophy2025 is sung by him.#PAKvIND | #Cricket | #Pakistan | #AtifAslam | #Dubai | #India pic.twitter.com/N4uOh6YqNy
！ Khel Shel (@khelshel) February 23, 2025
Cricket stars present:
The match also saw the presence of cricket stars like Suryakumar Yadav and his wife, former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi and current Indian stars Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma. Shikhar Dhawan and Sarfaraz Ahmed - ambassadors for the ICC Champions Trophy were also present for this clash.
Indian T20i Captain Suryakumar Yadav is in Dubai with his wife..???
！ RoMan (@SkyXRohit1) February 23, 2025
He's here to support his Buddies ???#INDvsPAK #SuryakumarYadav #RohitSharma? https://t.co/wpmDGP6b6H pic.twitter.com/Dp5SZmIyJi
Teams:
India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav
Pakistan (Playing XI): Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Salman Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
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