Bollywood’s energy powerhouse Ranveer Singh turned heads courtside at the NBA Pre-Season Game 2 between the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 4. The actor was seen mingling effortlessly with international stars, charming fans while sharing space with Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody, actor-singer Victoria Justice, and other global celebrities.
Photos and videos captured Ranveer’s vibrant interactions: he exchanged a warm hug with New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, pointed out something amusing to Victoria Justice, shook hands with Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid, and posed for pictures with rapper Badshah and Afghan cricketer Rashid Khan.
Dressed in an all-black ensemble with a stylish jacket and sunglasses, Ranveer also debuted a fresh new hairstyle. The photos were shared by Singh himself, while some where posted on his fan accounts on X.
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Ranveer Singh meets Adrien Brody, Victoria Justice, Karl-Anthony Towns and others at 2025 NBA pre-season game in Abu Dhabi pic.twitter.com/58rOa6nmA4— Ranveerians Worldwide 08.09.24 (@RanveeriansFC) October 5, 2025
NBA India shared a video of Ranveer’s courtside chat and hug with Towns, which quickly went viral, drawing fan reactions such as, “The crossover I didn’t know I needed” and “Game recognise game. Hell yeah.”
Ranveer himself posted on social media, “KATS MY GUYYY!”—referencing his playful rapport with Towns, which had gone viral back in the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games when he taught the basketball star some dance moves.
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On the work front, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his next release, ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by Aditya Dhar. The star-studded spy thriller, featuring Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Sara Arjun, is slated for release on December 5.
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Published On:
Oct 6, 2025