Fans of Bollywood and cricket got to see a crossover of their worlds when India all-rounder Sneh Rana decided to bring out her humorous side by mimicking Ayushmann Khurrana's popular "Dreamgirl" character in a viral Instagram reel. Her perfect timing for a joke and energetic face turned the social media world upside down just a couple of days before India's semi-final match at the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 against Australia.
A fun collaboration by ICC brings together cricket and Bollywood fans as Sneh Rana rejoices with Ayushmann Khurrana
The International Cricket Council sharing a lovely memory on Instagram, showed Rana turning into Khurrana's super "Dreamgirl" character – known for its weird voice and funny disguise from the hit film series. The clip had Rana copying Khurrana's "Pooja" which is the most famous, in a lighthearted way, she made fun of the Bollywood icon and at the same time, she was revealing her comedic skill and winning personality.
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The reel is complete with affection and warmth, as we see Ayushmann Khurrana interacting with the women’s cricket team of India and the UNICEF members in Navi Mumbai, sharing laughs and friendship. They were also throwing around the famous brand line, “Main Pooja bol rahi hoon,” from Khurrana’s Dreamgirl movies, with the characters of the film. Besides that, Pooja Vastrkar came to the party and made the occasion even more appropriate.
Perfect timing before India’s semi-final clash
The video that is spreading like wildfire is the one just before the semi-final of India vs. Australia at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, which everyone was looking forward to. Harmanpreet Kaur’s team, which has just crushed New Zealand and is very confident, is up against a tough Australia side led by Alyssa Healy.
Although the meeting between the two teams is marked by an 80% chance of rain. Luckily, the ICC has a backup day to maintain the match’s integrity.
As India dream of a place in the final, Sneh Rana’s two-fold contribution with the bat and ball can be a game-changer. Alongside the dazzling performances of Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, Rana’s know-how and calmness greatly strengthen the team. They will definitely be knocking on the door of their left-arm spin section after the heavy defeat of the previous round.
Cricket fever is at its height, and social media cannot stop talking about it. That is why Rana’s hilarious reel, which is the perfect combination of Bollywood humour and cricketing spirit, acknowledges how contemporary athletes are not simply those who bring revolutions to the game but also entertainers.
