Boney Kapoor shares rare memory of Anil Kapoor’s iconic Mr. India moment at Sharjah with Sunil Gavaskar; says, “It probably was the seed of entertainment and cricket merging that time”

On a recent episode of the Game Changers Podcast, Producers’ Series, hosted by film critic Komal Nahta, film producer Boney Kapoor reflected on a memorable moment in Bollywood and cricket history. He recalled how his brother, Anil Kapoor, brought the spirit of Mr. India to the cricket field in a unique way.

“Mr India was probably the first film where Anil Kapoor at Sharjah Cricket Ground dressed up as Mr India to do the toss and sat in commentator’s box with Sunil Gavaskar,” Kapoor revealed. “This was not done before and it probably was the seed of entertainment and cricket merging that time.”

This captivating memory highlighted the early intersections between Bollywood and sports entertainment, a trend now ubiquitous but once rare.

The toss at Sharjah, usually a routine pre-match event, took an unexpected turn that day. Anil’s playful take on the iconic invisible-hero character, along with his interaction with Sunil Gavaskar, made it a memorable moment one that remains fondly remembered in Indian entertainment.

Game Changers Producers Series, which shares behind-the-scenes stories from the film industry, continues to highlight such unique moments. Boney Kapoor’s story entertains while also showing how creativity in Indian cinema can leave lasting impressions, even in unexpected places like the cricket field.

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