Ajay Devgn chats with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi in viral photo, the truth behind it is…

Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is in the news for his upcoming film Son of Sardar 2, which is set to release in theatres on 1st August 2025. Meanwhile, the actor has suddenly become the target of trolls. One of his photos is going viral on social media, in which he is seen with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi. People are sharing the picture with the claim that Ajay can do anything for money.

Why was Ajay Devgn trolled?

It is worth noting that the World Championship of Legends cricket league is currently underway. Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is the co-owner of this championship. An India-Pakistan match was scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 20, as part of the tournament. However, the match was cancelled due to widespread protests following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Amidst this, a video and photo of Ajay Devgn went viral on social media, in which he is seen laughing and chatting with Pakistani cricketers. One of the pics showed Ajay with Shahid Afridi. As a result, the actor became a target of criticism from social media users.

What is the truth behind this video?

Let us tell you that the photos and videos of Ajay Devgn with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi that are going viral are old. This is after the final of the World Championship of Legends held last year i.e. in 2024. The final match was played between India and Pakistan and India defeated Pakistan. During this, the co-owner of the championship, Ajay Devgn, was present there. At the same time, Ajay met the players of both teams.

When will Ajay Devgn’s film be released?

Let us tell you that the film ‘Son of Sardar 2’ was earlier scheduled to release on 25 July 2025. But after the tremendous response to Saiyaara, Ajay postponed the release date of his film. Now the film will be released in theaters on 1 August 2025. This is the sequel to Ajay Devgan’s ‘Son of Sardar’ released in the year 2012.

Why was India’s match with Pakistan cancelled?

There has been a lot of anger in India against Pakistan since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 26th April. In response, India has even banned Pakistani artists from working in the country. Amidst the tense situation, former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi is often seen making anti-India remarks.

Given this backdrop, the news of an India-Pakistan match in the World Championship of Legends sparked public outrage. As a result, several Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, and Irfan Pathan, refused to participate in the match, leading to its cancellation.

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