Actor Pankaj Tripathi is set to don the role of a sports commentator when the Pro Kabaddi League airs on the small screen Monday evening, live from the NSCI Dome in Mumbai. Adding to the Bollywood glamour of the event will be Tiger Shroff. In the coming week, Raveena Tandon will also attend one of the matches.
He attended the live event as part of promotional tour for his upcoming movie, the biopic Main Atal Hoon which features the actor as the late former prime minister and poet. After comparing life’s struggles with the fight in the game, Tripathi also recalled playing the sport as a child, in his village in the state of Bihar.
Tiger Shroff opened up on the visit in a press statement and said he would be honoured to be a part of the event.. “As a proud Mumbaikar, & proud Indian and a passionate advocate for the sport of Kabaddi, I am thrilled to be a part of the Pro Kabaddi League 10 event. Kabaddi, deeply rooted in our Indian culture, has not only captured the hearts of millions in our nation but has also gained global recognition.”
He added, “The Pro Kabaddi League showcases the immense talent and dedication of our athletes, making it an exciting platform for sports enthusiasts worldwide. I am honoured to support and celebrate this incredible sport, uniting fans and players alike in the spirit of Kabaddi excellence.”