Mukkabaaz Viineet Kumar gets sporty with college kids in Lucknow

Actor Viineet Kumar of '

Mukkabaaz

' fame, who is shooting in Lucknow for an untitled Hindi film, had some fun moments when he played cricket with the students of a college where he was shooting.
Viineet had got some time between shots and spotted a few students of the college playing cricket. With time at hand, the 'Saand Ki Aankh' actor decided to join them for a game. The youngsters were delighted to have a Bollywood star playing with them and happily let Viineet take the bat and call the shots, literally. Sharing his experience of playing with the kids, Viineet says, "It was a great experience playing cricket, especially with the students."

Viineet playing cricket with college kids during a break from his shooting schedule (BCCL)
Viineet adds, “The place where we are shooting in Lucknow has a management college and I saw students playing there. I would see them play everyday and would want to play but there was just no time between the shots. In fact, the students would also invite me to join them in the game but time hi nahi milta tha. But then yesterday, I got some time and went to play a few shots. It was nice spending time with them."
The Gold and Gangs of Wasseypur actor himself happens to be a national level

basketball

player and has a lot of interest in sports. "Cricket is not just a game, it's a passion. People are very emotional about cricket and even I am very fond of cricket. I used to play cricket before I started playing basketball. My brother introduced me to basketball otherwise I was always a cricket person. No doubt, I have a special connection with the game," he says as he heads off for another shot.

Viineet Kumar even hurt himself during the game (BCCL)
Viineet is shooting in Lucknow for the Hindi remake of the hit Tamil film Tiruttu Payale 2 which is being directed by

Susi Ganeshan

. The film also stars Uravashi Rautela, Miss Diva 2015- Miss Universe India, opposite him.