Bollywood actor Sonal Chauhan has unexpectedly become the talk of the town after her recent appearance at the Wankhede Stadium during the high-voltage IPL clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). While the 37-year-old was just there to support her favorite team, she ended up setting social media abuzz with her effortless charm and fan-girl energy.
“Didn’t Even Know I Was on TV”
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Sonal revealed that she had no clue her appearance at the stadium would create such a stir. “It was completely unexpected,” she said. “I was just there to watch the match. I didn’t even realise I was on TV until people started sending me screenshots and memes afterwards. The whole thing has just blown up it’s a pleasant surprise, honestly.”
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A Die-Hard MI Fan Living Her Dream
A self-proclaimed “die-hard Mumbai Indians fan,” Sonal was ecstatic to witness Rohit Sharma returning to form live. “I’ve always said Rohit Sharma is one of a kind. The things he does on the field are just unmatched. Watching him bat is like watching art in motion so effortless and focused,” she gushed. She also praised his on-field camaraderie with Suryakumar Yadav, calling their synergy “magical” and “an absolute treat to watch.”
Objectification or Just Natural Attention?
Amid ongoing discussions about how the IPL cameras often linger on female spectators, Sonal seemed unfazed. When asked about the objectification angle, she brushed it off, saying, “I don’t think it’s about the cameramen. IPL is something families watch together across the country. I think it’s more about what naturally catches the audience’s attention.”
SONAL CHAUHAN ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/0Sy87IbJTA
— CricToons (@WhatThe_cricket) April 20, 2025
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From Jannat to the Cricket Stands
Sonal’s surprise stadium appearance also sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans who fondly remembered her Bollywood debut in Jannat, which itself had a cricket backdrop. One user commented, “Wow looking so good, Jannat star,” while another wrote, “From Jannat to the stands – she still knows how to steal the spotlight.”
Whether it’s on screen or in the stands, Sonal Chauhan clearly knows how to capture hearts without even trying.
