'Genuine human error' — Ram Charan publicly apologises to Jasprit Bumrah after viral on-stage blunder
Ram Charan publicly apologised to Jasprit Bumrah after his on-stage mix-up during the Peddi promotional event went viral on social media. Calling it a “genuine human error,” the actor admitted he sometimes gets confused with names during crowded public events and expressed his respect for the Indian pacer.
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The Indian Premier League 2026 is heading into its final stage — and Jasprit Bumrah is once again at the centre of attention. This time, though, it has nothing to do with his bowling. The Mumbai Indians' pacer has gone viral after South Indian superstar Ram Charan accidentally called him a footballer during the promotional event for his upcoming film, Peddi, in Bhopal.
At the event, when asked to describe Bumrah, Ram Charan praised him as his favourite footballer and applauded his contribution to the sport. The moment was caught on camera — and as soon as the video hit social media, fans of both cricket and cinema could not stop talking about it.
Ram Charan quickly addressed the slip on social media. The RRR actor admitted he is "genuinely forgetful with names sometimes" and called it a "genuine human error," offering a sincere apology to Bumrah. But by then, the video had already gone viral — and it shows no sign of slowing down. Watch the viral video here.
What actually happened? The on-stage moment that left everyone stunned
At the promotional event of his upcoming sports drama Peddi, actor Ram Charan shared the stage with several celebrities, including A. R. Rahman, Janhvi Kapoor and Divyendu Sharma. During a fun interaction session, the RRR star was asked to describe famous Indian cricketers in one word. While he smoothly answered names like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, things turned awkward when Jasprit Bumrah’s name came up.
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While speaking about Bumrah, Ram Charan accidentally mixed up the cricketer’s sport and said, “Jasprit Bumrah ji, I am your biggest fan. I love football and aap football ko itne aage badha rahe ho, love your sir.” The unexpected comment left the audience surprised, and the clip quickly went viral on social media. Fans immediately reacted online, with many discussing the funny mix-up and sharing the video across different platforms.
Ram Charan's apology in full — and how Bumrah responded
Soon after the video went viral, Ram Charan took to social media to apologise to Jasprit Bumrah for the mix-up during the Peddi promotional event. The actor admitted that he sometimes forgets names in the middle of public appearances and called the incident a “genuine human error.” Fans on social media widely appreciated his apology.
In his post, Ram Charan wrote, “Uff… I’m genuinely so forgetful with names sometimes. Apologies to Jasprit Bumrah Ji for the mix-up — it was a genuine human error in the middle of all the excitement and the crowd. I truly respect you, and I am a huge fan of your game. You make every Indian feel proud when you consistently put batsmen on the back foot.”
As of now, Bumrah has not responded publicly to the apology and has not released any statement regarding the viral video. The Indian pacer is currently focused on Indian Premier League 2026 duties with the Mumbai Indians, as the team prepares for its final home league match against the Rajasthan Royals on May 24 at 3:30 PM IST.
Cricket fans, Bollywood fans unite — How the internet reacted to the viral exchange
Clips of the interaction between Ram Charan and Jasprit Bumrah quickly went viral across social media platforms, drawing reactions from both cricket and Bollywood fans. Netizens flooded the comment sections with memes, jokes, and humorous reactions, turning the moment into one of the most talked-about highlights from the Peddi promotional event. The viral exchange created a unique crossover moment between cinema and cricket fans online.
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Despite the brief controversy, many users on social media praised Ram Charan for immediately acknowledging the mistake and issuing a public apology instead of ignoring the incident. Fans appreciated the actor’s honest response and respectful message towards Bumrah, with several calling it a genuine and harmless mix-up during a crowded live event.
Meanwhile, Bumrah has not publicly reacted to the viral clip or Ram Charan’s apology so far. The Indian fast bowler remains focused on his cricket commitments and continues to dominate headlines with his performances during the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season.
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