{"id":55542,"date":"2024-02-02T19:56:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T19:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/sanjay-dutt-calls-wasim-akram-god-of-cricket-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T19:56:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T19:56:32","slug":"sanjay-dutt-calls-wasim-akram-god-of-cricket-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/sanjay-dutt-calls-wasim-akram-god-of-cricket-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanjay Dutt calls Wasim Akram \u2018God of cricket’ | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram and Bollywood’s beloved actor Sanjay Dutt recently met up and clicked a memorable picture that has taken social media by storm.<\/p>\n

Akram, renowned for his illustrious cricket career and often referred to as the ‘Sultan of Swing,’ expressed his delight at meeting Dutt. The cricket legend took to his official Instagram handle, posting the picture with a caption that read, “Great to see my buddy Sanjay Dutt almost after a decade, humble as always.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The picture shows the two celebrities holding each other\u2019s hands with the Munna Bhai MBBS<\/em> actor giving a thumbs up and Akram making a \u2018rock on\u2019 hand gesture. As per the former cricketer\u2019s post, the two celebs appear to share a long friendship, with hashtag \u2018old friendships\u2019 hinting at their close dynamic.<\/p>\n

Akram also added hashtag \u2018khalnayak\u2019 to the post, referring to Dutt\u2019s 1993 blockbuster hit Khal Nayak<\/em> in which he essayed one of the most popular and beloved villains of all time, Balaram Prasad \u2018Ballu,\u2019 starring opposite Madhuri Dixit as his love interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dutt reciprocated the warmth in a brief clip circulating on social media. In the clip, the Bollywood veteran expresses his appreciation for the Pakistani cricketer, remarking, \u201cI am honoured to be here with Wasim Bhai. He is a brother I have known for many years and one of the greatest cricketers I have seen in my entire life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Underscoring Akram\u2019s legacy in the sport, Dutt went on to call say, \u201cWasim Bhai, God of cricket, thank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

And his reverse swing, my God. Everyone would be afraid of him.\u201d The B-Town legend is set to hit the big screen next on March 8, 2024, with his debut Telugu film Double iSmart<\/em>. Penned as a sequel to the South sci-fi action blockbuster iSmart Shankar<\/em>, fans can expect to see Dutt in the role of \u2018Big Bull,\u2019 donning a sassy hairdo and cryptic tattoos on his face and fingers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram and Bollywood’s beloved actor Sanjay Dutt recently met up and clicked a memorable picture that has taken social media by storm. Akram, renowned for his illustrious cricket career and often referred to as the ‘Sultan of Swing,’ expressed his delight at meeting Dutt. 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