Ram Charan Apologises After Mix-up Involving Jasprit Bumrah
The actor’s prompt response and honest admission have won appreciation from fans and netizens alike
During a recent event and rapid-fire session on stage, Ram Charan found himself at the center of an amusing moment after accidentally referring to Jasprit Bumrah as a football player while naming him as one of his favourites. The actor did not realise the slip-up immediately, but social media quickly picked up on it, with memes and humorous reactions flooding the internet.
Showing grace and humility, Ram Charan later took to his social media account to issue a sincere apology to the Indian pace star. He wrote on X.
“Uff… I’m genuinely so forgetful with names sometimes. Apologies to Jasprit Bumrah 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 constantly put batsmen on the back foot.”
The actor’s prompt response and honest admission have won appreciation from fans and netizens alike. Many praised Ram Charan for his grounded personality and for immediately clarifying the mistake with humility. Apart from his fanbase, general audiences too have been appreciating the maturity and sincerity reflected in his words.
On the work front, Ram Charan is gearing up for the release of Peddi, which is scheduled to hit theatres on June 4, 2026, amid huge expectations. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the pan-Indian rural sports drama features a strong ensemble cast including Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu Sharma, and Boman Irani.