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Shoaib Akhtar denies that he carries Sonali Bendre's photo in his wallet

The cricketer took to Youtube to clear the air regarding rumours that he was in love with the actress

21 Jun, 2019

In some random and bizarre news, former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has taken to his Youtube channel to clear the air about some rumours flying around about him and Bollywood actress, Sonali Bendre.

The actor recorded a lengthy video slamming what he calls baseless rumours that reported how he was allegedly 'in love' with Bendre, would carry a photo of her around in her wallet and even planned on kidnapping her.

Clearing the air, he said, "I haven't ever even met Sonali Bendre and at the same time, I was never a fan. I've seen her in movies and she's a beautiful woman but I've never been a diehard fan. When I heard she was unwell (Bendre was diagnosed with cancer last year) and she courageously fought her disease, that’s when I became a fan. Previously, there were also rumours about me wanting to marry Dia Mirza — I’ve never met her either!"

He also spoke in support of Sania Mirza who was trolled for a widely circulating video of members of the Pakistani team sitting at a sheesha bar, which some claimed to be hours before the India versus Pakistan match while the PCB said it was two nights ago. Irrespective, people's grievances were that the team took the match lightly and were ill-prepared for it and Mirza was blamed for it because apparently, women are accountable for everything.

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"She gets criticism for no reason. If she went out for dinner with her husband, how is that a crime? When she married Shoaib Malik, she got hate then and now that Pakistan lost, somehow she's getting criticism for that. What does their performance have to do with her? These stupid comments and stupid mentality are really hurtful, please refrain from talking about other people's families," he added.

Comments

M. Saeed Jun 21, 2019 02:08pm

If I remember correctly, it was Shahid Aridi who was deeply linked with Bendre. Even Moin Akhtar once jokingly called him "Shahid Bendre", in a stage show, before correcting himself quickly.

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Bhaarteey Jun 21, 2019 02:11pm

I like Shoaib. He has a very sweet voice and good choice (songs of Kishore Kr). Advice : Keep her photo if you like her, I have kept Mahira's photo.

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F Jun 21, 2019 02:58pm

Male female attraction is natural and not limited with border/territory, sect, religion. For years I liked ashwariya because of her beauty not because of bollywood/india. If had a choice she was my first choice to love and as a pakistani last choice to love. Remember love is blind. So shoaib, there is no issue even if u have 12 pics of Donald And bhaartey can also have 12 pics of mahira too.

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sodhi Jun 21, 2019 03:01pm

On his 2007 cricket series tour of India, I saw Shoaib Akhtar state in a live TV interview in India that he likes or loves or is very interested in Sonali Bendre and would love to meet her. Nothing wrong with that though and Shoaib Akhtar is a great player, a very decent human being and a great ambassador for Pakistan.

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Music loving Indian Jun 21, 2019 03:30pm

So what ? Millions keep her photograph in their wallets.

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Laila Jun 21, 2019 03:38pm

@M. Saeed lol yes and isn't it ironic that the same Afridi today has adopted such a conservative view of women that he won't let his daughters take part in sports etc. Mind-boggling.

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Laila Jun 21, 2019 03:39pm

@Bhaarteey I loathe him for what he did to his first wife in order to pursue Sania. Not a very gentleman like or nicething to do..

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Imran Jun 21, 2019 03:41pm

Troubling a good man for headlines.

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S. Mohanty-Puri Jun 21, 2019 03:53pm

Yes , a fan has the right to keep his idol's photo with him . what is wrong in it ?

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Shahryar Shirazi Jun 21, 2019 04:10pm

@Bhaarteey “I like Shoaib. He has a very sweet voice and good choice (songs of Kishore Kr). Advice : Keep her photo if you like her, I have kept Mahira's photo.” This is not the 80s. When ever you miss Mahira, you can google her pic on the smart phone. That'll save you and Shoaib some space inside the wallet :)

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Asif Naeem Jun 21, 2019 04:23pm

Shoaib - you the man - always honest - lots of love!

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Newborn Jun 21, 2019 05:28pm

They both look like each other. Probably, that's where the attraction comes from.

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marcus Jun 21, 2019 05:42pm

Stalking celebrities is the worst kind should have kept quite and let Shahid afridi do the talking. Also Sania Mirza is getting blamed not for Pakistans performance but for taking her husband out the night before with other pakistani cricketers before the crucial match...wife in marriages are very influential maybe she even threatened him with a divorce. Is this a new way of earning money without spot fixing get players to break curfew so they are tired and under perform?

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marcus Jun 21, 2019 05:42pm

Another 100 mph record on getting most words in a min?

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Behram Narielwalla Jun 21, 2019 05:45pm

Shoaib Akhtar was less a cricketers with injuries all times and more of a play boy. He was less of a sportsman and more of a show biz, show off man.

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kadwa sach Jun 21, 2019 06:14pm

@Asif Naeem Could this not be one way for Shoaib Akthar, known as "cricket's lose cannon", to stay in the limelight and get his 2 cents worth of publicity?

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Ali Sabir Jun 21, 2019 06:39pm

Shoaib Akhtar denies that he carries Sonali Bendre's photo in his wallet. ... Maybe he does and maybe he doesn't.

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Rana Talukdar Jun 21, 2019 08:04pm

Shaib, babhi ki darse apna pyar izhaar karne ko darte ho Kya? Don't be defensive hota hai.

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RIAZ Jun 21, 2019 09:03pm

The actor recorded a lengthy video !!!!! I think he is a cricketer.

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sarvat Jun 21, 2019 09:10pm

He is liar. If he doing that, why he is not accepting it.

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Ramana Madhavpeddi Jun 21, 2019 11:50pm

Akhtar is a decent bloke and scared Ricky Ponting to death which was priceless..

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Ijamil Jun 22, 2019 01:18am

Actually there is a problem if Malik is being paid for his services to Pakistan cricket but is out at night 1-2 days before the biggest match of the World Cup in a shipshape bar with\out his wife. If he was a true professional he would be totally focussed mentally and physically on his fitness to deliver, as should the whole team.

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Pervez Jun 22, 2019 01:34am

If he keeps Sonali's photo that's his business back off.

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HaKiM Jun 22, 2019 03:58am

@Laila I am also amazed to repeatedly experience this totally contradictory behavior in Pakistani men. Maybe, they know from their own experience how they had relations with women which the conservative society does not approve. Now they suddenly want to be conservative as they are old. Pathetic

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S.Qureshi Jun 22, 2019 07:29am

I criticise sarfraz of technicality. Imran Khan apart from being prime minister has played cricket for nearly 20 years. He was best captain and fast bowler of his time. He was only who never lost a test series against any nation including India. He was only captain of Pakistan who won a world cup for pakistan. Now to ignore his advice is pure stupidity and I think that he should be removed immediately from team. Dr. Qureshi

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N abidai Jun 22, 2019 07:42am

This guy does not know how to responds to questions , second half of his answer was good. There was no need to clarify, he answered ,that he is sonali fan now ,because she show courage to other ,and inspires other who are fighting serious illness , that was a vey elegant answer,there was not give explanations , that was cringe worthy !

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josef Jun 24, 2019 03:10am

Are you single, with no encumbrances? then go ahead, make a play for Sonali. I would, if I was as young as you. She seems a beautiful, smart girl, and will make a good partner for your!!

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