Synopsis
Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal are set to compete in a pickleball exhibition match at the World Pickleball League on February 1st. Both stars express excitement for the event, highlighting the unifying power of sports and entertainment.Key Takeaways
- Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal to compete in WPBL.
- Excitement around the pickleball match.
- First non-cricket event at CCI Brabourne Stadium in 15 years.
- Collaboration between the actors dates back to 3 Idiots.
- Aamir is working on Sitaare Zameen Par.
Mumbai, Jan 30 (NationPress) Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal are set to clash on the pickleball court during a special exhibition match at the World Pickleball League (WPBL) on February 1st. The two Bollywood stars will be accompanied by two league players for this exciting event.
Excited about the game, the Mr. Perfectionist expressed, “Sports, similar to cinema, serves as a powerful unifier. I eagerly anticipate competing against my dear friend Ali and playing alongside some of the world’s top pickleball talents who have already lit up the courts at the WPBL.”
On his part, Ali Fazal shared, “I have been fortunate to share screen space with Aamir, and now, having the chance to engage in one of my favorite sports—pickleball—with him is genuinely exciting. Aamir epitomizes perfection, and I’m confident he will showcase his best on the court. Also, a huge shoutout to Gaurav and the entire WPBL team for creating such a fantastic sportainment experience that seamlessly blends pickleball with entertainment, making it accessible to a wide audience.”
Gaurav Natekar, Co-Founder and CEO of the World Pickleball League, added, “Arati and I sincerely appreciate Aamir's support for the initiatives we are undertaking in pickleball and, specifically, the World Pickleball League. We are excited to have both Aamir and Ali on the court, playing alongside our professional athletes, promising a night filled with pickleball and entertainment.”
For those unfamiliar, the World Pickleball League is the first non-cricket event to be hosted at the iconic CCI Brabourne Stadium in over 15 years.
Additionally, Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal previously collaborated in the 2009 film, 3 Idiots.
Regarding Aamir Khan’s upcoming projects, the Mr. Perfectionist is currently engaged in his next film, Sitaare Zameen Par. Genelia Deshmukh has also been cast in a significant role for this movie, which is directed by R. S. Prasanna. This highly anticipated film is a sequel to the 2007 hit, Taare Zameen Par.
