If you happen to spot Arjun Bijlani glued to his phone today, don’t assume he’s just scrolling through social media. Instead, he’s likely engrossed in the highly anticipated cricket match between India and Pakistan — one of the biggest rivalries in world sports. The actor shares, “I’m shooting today, so I didn’t have the chance to make any big plans. I would have loved to watch the match with my family and invite some friends over. But now, I’ll be checking my phone constantly for updates and keeping up with the game.”
He goes on to describe the significance of this fierce rivalry, saying, “This is what I’d call the ‘mother of all battles’. India vs Pakistan on a Sunday is always a massive event. Growing up, I’ve watched so many of these encounters on television, and the intensity is always electric. One of the most unforgettable matches was the T20 World Cup in 2007. A young Indian side led by
MS Dhoni faced Pakistan in the group stage. It was the first-ever T20 International between the two countries, and the match was a thrilling rollercoaster ride from start to finish.”
He adds, “Rohit Sharma is going to give it his all, and with such a talented and balanced team, I’m confident India will come out on top. I’m looking forward to another memorable clash, and I just know Team India will make us proud!”
On the work front, the actor, best known as Ritik Singh in Naagin, has been part of fiction shows such as Miley Jab Hum Tum, Yeh Hai Aashiqui, Ishq Mein Marjawan, and Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti. He has also explored the non-fiction genre with the ninth season of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, 11th season of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, Smart Jodi and the inaugural season of Laughter Chefs - Unlimited Entertainment.