Bollywood hunk Ranveer Singh stole the show at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 as he mingled with global celebrities such as Hollywood star Adrien Brody, cricket icon Rashid Khan, and rapper Badshah. The celebrity bash, organized on October 5 at Etihad Arena in the UAE capital, united the sports, entertainment, and culture industries on one platform for an exciting evening.
NBA Abu Dhabi Games this year included a pre-season match between Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks. The event has proven to be a highlight on the world sporting calendar since its launch as fans and celebrities have traveled from across the world. Singh, used to sitting courtside at over-the-top sports, was also enjoying himself, having a great time watching the match and chatting with fellow observers in the crowd.
Etihad Arena was filled with 18,000 seating capacity, showing growing popularity of basketball in the Middle East. Having such huge names like Ranveer Singh brought glamour and euphoria that filled social media. Photos and videos of Singh’s moods and interactions were soon on the air and caused international buzz about the event.
Adrien Brody an American actor and Producer with Indian actor Ranveer Singh #RanveerSingh #NBA pic.twitter.com/Jl5Djh6Pgy
— khanna (@cozybambii) October 4, 2025
Academy Award-winning thespian Adrien Brody, who was present, said he liked the event and referred to it as, “It’s wonderful to see so many cultures coming together to celebrate basketball.” This seemed to be reflected in the NBA’s continued attempts to use star power and cultural diversity in a quest to tap into new segments of people worldwide.
As more than 50% of the NBA fan base is now based outside the United States, games such as the NBA Abu Dhabi Games are leading the way in its global popularity. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver highlighted this move when he said, “We are committed to bringing the NBA experience to fans around the world.”
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#RanveerSingh turns heads as he arrives for the basketball match in Abudhabi.#ranveersingh #badshah #RashidKhan pic.twitter.com/YMc9jhVyfi
— Circle Of Bollywood (@CircleBollywood) October 6, 2025
The evening succeeded in the sense that it demonstrated that basketball, glamour, and cultural exchange can be potent ingredients.
