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Ranveer Singh consoling a Pakistani fan during the match is the best thing you'll see today

The pain was real...

19 Jun, 2019

Ranveer Singh is known for being all over the place, but for the first time he was at the right place, at the right time.

During the Pakistan-India match this weekend, the Pakistani cricket team put up an abysmal performance and fans were gutted, luckily for one Pakistani fan he got a shoulder to cry on from Bollywood star Ranveer Singh... it doesn't get any better than this.

'Comedian and nice guy' Aatif Nawaz who was present at the match shed a tear or two when the team lost and Ranveer Singh quickly came to the rescue offering to console the sad fan. The comedian made a video and posted it on Twitter with caption, "Indian fans are nice. Thanks Ranveer".

Instead of rubbing the win in Nawaz's face Ranveer said, "There's always next time, Don't be disheartened the boys played well. Boys are committed, dedicated, professionals and they'll be back."

Will they be back? Who knows, but Pakistanis instantly fell in love with the actor.

Some responded to the video saying, "A very kind gesture of Ranveer. Won many a Pakistani hearts by his words and action..." and "How can you hate this guy?"

Comments

AsIf jamil Jun 19, 2019 11:45am

I met Ranveer Singh in Mesuit Ozil, German international & Arsenal footballer’s box in Arsenal stadium last year. I did not know he was such a famous actor but he was very nice and polite to me. Usually show business people have a big ego but this guy was natural and down to earth. Love him for this gesture towards a Pakistani.

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Sam Jun 19, 2019 11:48am

You gotta have sky high self confidence to step out in sunnies like that - just saying

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Shahid Akram Jun 19, 2019 11:53am

People of both countries are very nice. No idea why they are fighting

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Sajjad Memon Jun 19, 2019 12:03pm

Love and Respect!

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Ajeya Jha Jun 19, 2019 12:11pm

I believe it was Wasim Akram who stood by poor Chetan Sharma after he was hit for a six in the last ball of the match by Javed Miandad. Goodness must continue to prevail over unnecessary hatred.

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Kv Jun 19, 2019 12:21pm

@Shahid Akram I second that

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Afzaal Jun 19, 2019 12:25pm

Nice placative behavior of RS to normalize the sentiments of a fan due to abysmal performance of Pak cricket team

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Toingpoing Jun 19, 2019 12:56pm

@Shahid Akram Totally in agreement with you, brother. Let's look forward hopefully to a day when we will be able to visit each other freely and share our love and affection. Any Indian who has visited Pakistan will always remember and praise the affection showered on them. Lots of love and respect from India.

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DK PAMNANI Jun 19, 2019 01:03pm

That is what Indian People are.

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thinking Jun 19, 2019 01:13pm

He is working on Kapil Dev biopic and he didnt offer his shoulder to a common pakistani fan (this commedian must be a celeb in Pak). All for film promotion. Dont take the rich seriously

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M. Saeed Jun 19, 2019 01:23pm

@Shahid Akram People of both countries are very nice. and already fed up with the fighting of the two Governments on every issue that can easily be solved with simple talks with resolve to move forward.

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Dua Saab Jun 19, 2019 02:45pm

Actually people of both countries are like brothers but both sides have their own frustrations so like two brothers falling to rumors and becoming prey to political lies ....they also argue and fight.

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Dua Saab Jun 19, 2019 02:45pm

Ever Since he married Deepika Padukone he has become more humble.

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Yagya Dutta Dwivedi Jun 19, 2019 02:47pm

Most of the Indians and Pakistanis have goodwill to each other, due to some people, who create problems make both sides tensed. Hope the game of cricket to make both countries again nearer. Of course Ranveer is kind and awesome guy. Like this fellow, in India, millions are there, who love everyone. Wishing all the best for both the countries to progress well in future.

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Abdul Jun 19, 2019 03:08pm

@Shahid Akram - Only because of just 2% people even less than that from both the side who gain the power and presently ruling both the countries. Else common man is more keen to love and friendship.

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Anurag Awasthi Jun 19, 2019 03:36pm

At least let the two teams start playing bilateral series once a year. People will not mind a loss here and there and in case one team is regularly losing too, no problem. There was a decade when India usually lost but bilateral tours went on and on.

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Cricket Fan Jun 19, 2019 03:44pm

Nice gesture. I was at a game, and most fans from both sides were clapping on good plays from both sides.

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riz1 Jun 19, 2019 03:51pm

@Shahid Akram "People of both countries are very nice. No idea why they are fighting" Without a profiteering establishment and an ideology, there would be no fighting.

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Suresh Tekade Jun 19, 2019 03:52pm

I wish I hear/read stories likes this often. After all, as we know, hate makes matter worse.

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J Sitaramaiah Jun 19, 2019 04:50pm

Pakistan is obsessed with cricket. Havens are not falling, if there is defeat. Govt should dissuade people from this cricket mania. National economic growth is important, rather than false prestige. Winning or loosing in games is cyclical Phases for any country. After all it is game.

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SANJEEV KUMAR YADAV Jun 19, 2019 04:51pm

It was just a game and nothing else. Pakistan has defeated India badly consistently over the years so its just happens in the sports that the better team wins. I can only congratulate India and say try again with more passion to Pakistan team and hope that peace and love blossom between two neighbors.

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Nuanced Jun 19, 2019 05:07pm

Being an Indian Canadian, I can vouch for the fact that Pakistanis and Indians get along so well here in Canada. Never seen any issues between them. Keep up the good spirit.

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RAja Raman Jun 19, 2019 05:21pm

@Abdul Agree with you Bro. Hardliners at both sides created havoc on the future of the common people.

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Junaid Jun 19, 2019 06:22pm

@Toingpoing I wish it was true zak.

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MaheshB Jun 19, 2019 06:29pm

I think Pakistani fans and experts have been very unfair to their team. Have we forgotten how badly Pakistan defeated England? This time they just played very bad, thus it was not a fun match to watch. Otherwise, traditionally Pakistan always had excellent cricket teams. And they will bounce back with big bang!

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Sanjay Rao Jun 19, 2019 07:24pm

@Shahid Akram Very true. I was truly touched by the gesture of both Indian and Pakistani fans after the game. I could see them hugging each other and Pakistani fans were congratulating Indian fans. Even during the game, all slogan shoutings were limited to the game only. When one person raised the usual political slogan, the rest of the fans just shut him off. Wonder if this kind of behavior is seen at other venues like Sharjah.

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Uday Kulkarni Jun 19, 2019 07:35pm

Indian team has sounded the bells of retirement for Shoaib Mallik .

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Rafeeq ahmed Jun 19, 2019 08:01pm

@Shahid Akram would love to see Sangeet and Mahirap khan together in a bollywood blockbuster

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Rafeeq ahmed Jun 19, 2019 08:03pm

Would love seeRanveer with Mahirap khan

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Rana Talukdar Jun 19, 2019 09:05pm

@DK PAMNANI as an Indian hindu I beg to differ. Some time i feel ashamed to read and watch uncivilized remarks from my fellow country men specially from North about pakistan. That doesn't mean i endorse the common perception of pakistan about India. I vehemently deny and defend against every mis information and prevailing notion against Indian.

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Jimmy Jun 19, 2019 09:08pm

@Sanjay Rao I don't think India plays in Sharjah anymore.

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Indian Citizen Jun 19, 2019 09:28pm

Yesterday I was in Dubai. There I met a Pakistani Cab driver. He was driving for living for past 10 years in UAE. He was one of the finest person I ever met in my life. I couldnt leave without giving him a warm hug. We, Indians and Pakistani share a common unique heritage, which is rare and extraordinary in the history. Past few years shouldn't divide our brotherhood. Peace

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Laila Jun 19, 2019 09:40pm

Cringeworthy. Its sports f or heavens sakes. If you have an unfit and unambiguous team then how can we win? Look at the team and tell me they look like in great shape and professional sportsmen. Be honest.

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Laila Jun 19, 2019 09:42pm

@AsIf jamil I think when fans build people up and start worshipping them like almost Gods, there is a chance that some become arrogant and think they are better. But many celebs are probably just regular people and down to earth. I don't care whether you are a celeb or not. Nothing fazes me. We are all humans. Celeb or not

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Ashok De, Calgary Jun 19, 2019 09:44pm

@DK PAMNANI , I agree. Match is match but it is always human to share someone's grief. So nice of Atif to accept and acknowledge it. Ranvir is always a sweetly. Ashok De, Calgary, Canada

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Reader Jun 19, 2019 09:52pm

They are the same people divided by a border set up by self interested politicians.

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Pakistan first Jun 20, 2019 12:04am

Thanks Ranbir. This means a lot to all of the Pakistani fans. We dint play well at all we know that. I am foreseeing England India final.

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Zak Jun 20, 2019 12:58am

Ramvir Singh is Sikh and he supports Pakistan secretly. So he too was sad.

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From Across the Ocean Jun 20, 2019 01:59am

@thinking - Comedian is the guy who filmed the incidence - the guys consoled was a regular person. Open yourselves a bit more - it's not bad to appreciate something good that you happen to see.

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Amer Ranjha Jun 20, 2019 02:31am

@Uday Kulkarni Thank you India this guy needs to step aside

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Unpakistani Jun 20, 2019 02:43am

This appears to be a publicity stunt to get more likes and retweet than anything sincere.

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Gourav Jun 20, 2019 06:29am

@Rana Talukdar you are trying to be nice and ready to blame your countrymen. Very good tectic on non- North

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jaan marri Jun 20, 2019 07:46am

ranvir singh is the guy to be with, amazing human

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Pervez Jun 20, 2019 09:10am

@Shahid Akram Politicians are the main reason why we fight.

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Pervez Jun 20, 2019 09:11am

@DK PAMNANI so are Pakistanis

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bharat Jun 20, 2019 09:28am

@Ajeya Jha Wasim is loved here

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Sanjeet Jun 20, 2019 10:38am

@Shahid Akram because both r crazy too.

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A Vikas Jun 20, 2019 10:48am

@Shahid Akram - Ask politicians and policy makers.

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Suresh Tekade Jun 20, 2019 11:29am

@DK PAMNANI : Fortunately most of them, unfortunately, not all of them

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Manoj kumar Das Jun 20, 2019 12:21pm

@ Shahid Akram, my friend you are absolutely right. People of both countries are good but some people from either side do not want the peace process to succeed.

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Asim jaffery Jun 20, 2019 12:58pm

Goes to show kind heartedness is over everything else. It rises over and above race religion, creed and politics. Ranveer has shown the human inside him. Don't know him but he has shown his stature . Great guy

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Nithin Jun 20, 2019 02:31pm

@J Sitaramaiah First you need to stop overacting :) They will forget it in 1 or 2 days, don't worry

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vs Jun 25, 2019 06:57am

we are same people

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