Ranveer Singh may be at the centre of discussions over Don 3, but his latest social media post was all about football. Following Arsenal's Champions League defeat, the actor shared words of encouragement for the club and its supporters, earning appreciation from fellow fans online.
Sharing a series of pictures from his match-day experience, the actor wrote on Instagram Stories, "Proud of the boys. Fought like lions! Couldn't get any closer in a game of such fine margins. Congratulations to my Arsenal family on a historic season. And....the best is yet to come!"
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His message quickly resonated with Arsenal supporters online, many of whom praised the actor for standing by the team despite the disappointment.
Ranveer Singh's message to Arsenal fans wins hearts. /Instagram/Ranveer Singh Ranveer's photo with Declan Rice grabs attention
Earlier in the week, Ranveer created a buzz among football and Bollywood fans alike after posting a picture with Arsenal midfielder and England international Declan Rice.
The photograph, shared from Budapest, showed the two enjoying a casual moment together. Ranveer sported a pastel printed shirt paired with blush-pink trousers and tinted sunglasses, while Rice kept it simple in an all-black outfit.
Captioning the image, the actor wrote, "About last night," along with red and white heart emojis. He also added Kishore Kumar's classic song Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan, Kahan Aisa Yaarana as the background track.
The unexpected crossover between Bollywood and football sparked excitement across social media, with fans from both worlds sharing reactions.
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A bond with Arsenal that goes back decades
Ranveer's admiration for Arsenal is far from recent. The actor has often spoken about his deep connection with the North London club.
In an earlier interaction, he revealed that supporting Arsenal was a personal choice rather than a family tradition. According to Ranveer, he became a fan in 2001 after being captivated by Arsène Wenger's famous Invincibles side and their style of football. He has since remained a loyal supporter of the club.
Don 3 discussions remain in focus
Back in India, conversations surrounding Don 3 continue to attract attention. Reports recently suggested that the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) issued a non-cooperation directive involving Ranveer amid reports about his exit from the project.
Responding to the developments, the actor's spokesperson stated, "Ranveer Singh holds the highest regard for the film fraternity and for everyone associated with the Don franchise. Throughout the recent developments surrounding Don 3, he has consciously chosen to maintain silence, believing that professional discussions and personal equations are best handled with dignity, maturity and mutual respect."
The statement added that the actor would not be commenting further on the matter.
Meanwhile, Ranveer is preparing for his upcoming zombie adventure film Pralay, which is expected to begin production in August.
