Irfan Pathan shares fan moment with Rajinikanth: ‘A great learning meeting him’

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan bumped into Rajinikanth at the airport and says it turned into a learning experience.

Rajinikanth with Irfan Pathan

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Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, considered to be one of the top seam bowlers in the history of Indian cricket, bumped into Tamil superstar Rajinikanth at Delhi airport. He was quick to take a selfie with Rajinikanth and both were all smiles in the picture. Irfan Pathan wrote that the meeting was a learning experience as he was impressed by the simplicity of the star.

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Irfan wrote, “Biggest super star of our country yet simplest person on this planet. It was a great learning meeting him.”

Biggest super star of our country yet simplest person on this planet. It was a great learning meeting him. #Thalaivar @rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/majp3vd9cT

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 24, 2023

Rajinikanth kept it simple as he was seen in a plain polo t-shirt and black track pants, which seems to have surprised Irfan Pathan.

Rajinikanth is an ardent cricket fan and can be spotted at Chepauk (Chennai) during important matches. The former cricketer, meanwhile, made his debut as an actor with Vikram’s Cobra. Though Pathan has made a cameo in Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), Cobra marked his debut as a full-fledged actor.

Pathan, a commentator and expert, is busy shuttling between cities for the Cricket World Cup 2023. He was recently in Chennai for the match between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is busy working on his next film, which is tentatively titled Thalaivar 170. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the film has Amitabh Bachchan, Manju Warrier, Fahadh Faasil, and Rana Daggubati in important roles. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music for the film. A few schedules of shoots were done in Kerala and southern parts of Tamil Nadu. The film is expected to be released by mid-2024.

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