Celebrity and Sports

We find it extremely impressive, when an actor does something different from films and the regular promotions.  When we witness a different side to them and marvel at their candidness.

Be it Social Work, Political Opinion or even supporting a cause or a game.  The other side to them opens up their complete personality for us.

More so, when actors show us their sporty side, it indicates their passion, lifestyle choices and even hobbies outside the sphere of films.

B4U brings to you a list of top notch actors who are involved in sports and cricketers who break their mold and explore more games.

 1.)    Shahrukh Khan

Remember when Shahrukh Khan nailed it as a Hockey Coach in Chak De India and even played football briefly in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna, we sat back and totally believed him to be a sportsperson. Not forgetting his cool College boy character, who got baskets in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Shahrukh was one of the first few celebrities who understood the scope of cricket in India and bought a team in the famous series of Indian Premier League. KKR emerged winner in 2012 and 2014 tournaments and has the record of winning most T20s tournaments.

      2.)    Preity Zinta  

      The super cute Preity Zinta stunned her fans with her business acumen when she acquired Kings XI Punjab along with Wadia Group, Dabur’s Mohit Burman and Karan Paul. She is known to be the team’s lucky charm and stays in the news for her presence in matches. They’ve fared decently in most tournaments. 

  

      3.)    Ranbir Kapoor

The super lean Ranbir who has a fetish for football, took his passion a step ahead when he acquired Mumbai City FC in the renowned Indian Super League. Interestingly, there are also called Blue Devils / Blue Citizens / Islanders. In an interview, Ranbir Kapoor said, “Football has always been a fierce passion and owning a club has been a lifelong dream. For now I have got my hands full with Mumbai City FC and my ambition for the club over the next five years is to make it the most professionally run club in Asia”. Let’s wait till Ranbir does a film on football.

 4.)    Virat Kohli

Virat is a true professional. As he knows the shelf life of a cricketer, he has planned his future with varied businesses in health, fashion and football. He owns a stake in FC Goa and represents his team most aptly.

     5.)    Sachin Tendulkar

The God of Cricket is doing exceedingly well even after his retirement. He owns Kerala Blasters, a football team in ISL, mentoring them rightfully.

      6.)    Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan surprised his admirers and won respect when he decided to associate and endorse Kabaddi. Presently, he owns Jaipur Pink Panthers in the Pro Kabaddi League. Being a sports lover, Abhishek proudly came on board and devotes his time in sports, when not acting. Interestingly, he is the only star who also co- owns a football team, Chenniyan FC in the ISL.

     7.)    Sonakshi Sinha

      Sonakshi is the only young actress to have taken the plunge into real sports. She co-owns United Singhs in the World Kabaddi League. In an interview she said, I am really excited to be part of World Kabaddi League. This is my first such endeavour. Kabaddi is a fast paced sport and I am looking forward to some adrenalin rush moments during the League. Interestingly, she played Kabaddi in some of the scenes for Tevar.

 8.)    Akshay Kumar

We all know the love Akshay Kumar has for martial arts and sports. He proudly owns the Khalsa Warriors team in the WKL ( World Kabaddi League). Interestingly, he also endorses Badminton for Premier Badminton League. He plans to open up Martial Arts to general public.

Kudos to celebrities who find time to devote to sports and promote them in a big way! We appreciate the efforts.