Bollywood Actors At The FIFA World Cup

Football fever is at an all-time high, and the fans are enjoying every bit of it. From England's 6-1 trashing of Iran to Argentina's shocking loss to Saudi Arabia, this FIFA World Cup 2022 that is being held in Qatar is one of the most memorable ones in recent times. The sheer willpower (or lack thereof) and a hint of luck have been the deciding factors between a legacy team studded with superstars like Belgium crashing out of the World Cup in the group stages and a relative footballing minnow, like Morocco, becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals. 

This FIFA World Cup has seen it all - from Peter Drury's iconic commentaries that would put even a literary genius like Shakespeare to shame to THAT goal from Japan which, in hindsight, became the reason Germany got knocked out of the group stages. So, in this era of social media dominance where every famous personality is busy creating content for their beloved fans, it is all but obvious for some of them to attend the biggest sporting event in the world and enjoy this spectacle of magic from their own eyes. To mention a few of them, here is a list of all the Bollywood actors who have attended the FIFA World Cup in Qatar so far!

1. Ranveer Singh

It is no surprise that Ranveer Singh is one of the few Bollywood actors to visit Qatar for the FIFA World Cup. His strong aura and infectious presence are enough to make him the poster boy of India on the big stage. The energy he brings to the table is unparalleled, and his down-to-earth nature makes him a fan favourite which is why people can't stop adoring Bollywood's new-age youth icon. 

Ranveer Singh has been invited to attend the FIFA World Cup final, which will be held on December 18. He is one of the very few Bollywood actors to be invited to the event, wherein he will be the ambassador to India and have a few meetings with some of the critical members of the sport who have also been invited to the event. 

2. Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone is one of the most recognizable Bollywood actors in the world after Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai. The diva has been dominating the film industry for more than a decade, and her global influence has helped her represent India at various International events, with the FIFA World Cup being one of them. Deepika Padukone will unveil the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy at the tournament's final at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, making her the first Indian to do so. This is a proud moment for India as it puts the country on the map of the footballing world.

3. Nora Fatehi

The dancing diva of Bollywood, Nora Fatehi, has been winning the hearts of her fans worldwide with her fantastic dance moves. Nora Fatehi was a part of FIFA's official World Cup song, Light Up The Sky, which she performed during the inauguration of the World Cup on November 18 2022 along with several other celebrities from around the world. Nora Fatehi also became the first Bollywood actor to represent India at a FIFA tournament.

4. Mouni Roy

Mouni Roy is one of the most popular TV actors who successfully made it into the Bollywood industry. The 'Brahmastra' actress was spotted with her husband, Suraj Nambiar, at the quarter-final between Argentina and the Netherlands. Mouni even posted pictures with her husband on social media as she cheered for the Argentinian team with the caption, "Vamosssss Argentina" (Let's go Argentina). Mouni Roy and her husband were spotted wearing Argentina's jersey to show their support towards the team.

5. Manushi Chhillar

Another Bollywood actress to have been spotted with Mouni Roy at the Argentina-Netherlands game was Manushi Chhillar. The Miss World 2017 winner, who was last seen on-screen with actor Akshay Kumar in the movie 'Samrat Prithviraj', was spotted with her rumoured boyfriend, Nikhil Kamath. Manushi Chhillar was spotted wearing a white jumpsuit, while her rumoured boyfriend Nikhil wore a Black T-shirt and blue jeans.

6. Aamir Khan

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan was also spotted at one of the FIFA World Cup matches with his ex-wife Kiran Rao and their son Azad Rao Khan. Aamir Khan, who was last seen in the movie 'Laal Singh Chaddha', was very courteous towards the fans that came up to him to click photos with him. Aamir and his family were also spotted together outside the Mumbai airport after their short trip to Qatar for the World Cup.

7. Siddhant Chaturvedi

Bollywood Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi will be another representative from India to make an appearance at the FIFA World Cup finals. The 'Geheraiyaan' actor, who was last seen opposite Katrina Kaif and Ishaan Khatter in the movie 'Phone Bhoot', posted a pic on Instagram with American rapper Lil' Baby to announce the imminent release of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Anthem which will be released during the finals of the World Cup. This is another milestone for Indians all across the globe, as Siddhant Chaturvedi becomes one of the very few Bollywood actors to get an official invitation to attend the FIFA World Cup Final.

8. Ananya Panday

Ananya Panday was spotted with her father Chunky Panday at the Mumbai airport. The father-daughter duo are reportedly travelling to Qatar to watch the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup that will be held on the 14th and the 15th of December.

9. Aditya Roy Kapur

Ananya Panday's rumoured boyfriend Aditya Roy Kapur was also spotted outside the Mumbai airport just after Ananya Panday was spotted. The handsome hunk of Bollywood is reportedly going to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with the Panday family to spend some quality time with the family.