Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Ajay Devgn Meets Shahid Afridi, Faces Backlash Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn met Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi, which upset many people.
Fans were angry because Afridi had made comments that seemed to mock the Indian Army.
People took to social media to share their displeasure.
The meeting happened after an India-Pakistan cricket match got cancelled, and some people questioned Devgn's patriotism.
Many social media users said that they cannot trust Bollywood celebrities.
Some people also said the meeting was disrespectful to Indian soldiers.
Photos of actor Ajay Devgn with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi went viral after an India-Pakistan match cancellation.
Fans and an Army veteran expressed disappointment over the meeting, citing Afridi's past remarks about the Indian Army.
The meeting occurred amidst political tensions following the Pahalgam attack in April 2025.
Social media users criticized Devgn and expressed distrust of Bollywood celebrities.
The cancelled match was part of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) edition in Birmingham.
- Who
- Ajay Devgn and Shahid Afridi, with reactions from fans and an Army veteran.
- What
- Ajay Devgn's meeting with Shahid Afridi sparked online outrage.
- When
- The meeting took place after the India-Pakistan match cancellation in July 2025.
- Where
- Birmingham, England.
- Why
- The meeting occurred amidst political tensions and Afridi's past statements about the Indian Army.
Fans & Army Veteran
Devgn & Supporters
Association with Afridi
Fans & Army Veteran
Condemn Devgn's actions.
Devgn & Supporters
Defend Devgn's right to associate with whomever he chooses.
Celebrity Responsibility
Fans & Army Veteran
Celebrities should be held to a higher standard due to their public image.
Devgn & Supporters
Celebrities should have the freedom to act and associate with whomever they want.
- Event
- India-Pakistan match cancellation, WCL edition
- Location
- Birmingham, England
- Figures Involved
- Ajay Devgn, Shahid Afridi, Army veteran KJS Dhillon
- Controversy
- Meeting between Devgn and Afridi
- Reaction
- Public criticism and social media backlash
- Tournament
- World Championship of Legends (WCL)
- Match Status
- Cancelled India vs. Pakistan match