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Akshay Kumar Called “Panauti” at Lord’s After India’s Defeat, Sparks Social Media Frenzy

Akshay Kumar Called “Panauti” at Lord’s After India’s Defeat, Sparks Social Media Frenzy

Last Updated Jul - 15 - 2025, 06:05 PM | Source : Fela news

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar attended Day 5 of the India‑England Test at Lord’s. After India’s loss, fans humorously dubbed him a “panauti,” blaming him for the
Akshay Kumar Called “Panauti” at Lord’s After India’s Defeat, Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Akshay Kumar Called “Panauti” at Lord’s After India’s Defeat, Sparks Social Media Frenzy

Cricket fever meets Bollywood glam: Akshay Kumar and wife Twinkle Khanna were spotted atop the VIP stands at Lord’s on Day 5 of the India–England Test, enjoying the match alongside former coach Ravi Shastri. But when India fell short by 22 runs, fans wasted no time in jest to blame Bollywood’s “Mr. Perfectionist.”

Akshay Kumar attended Day 5 of the India‑England Test at Lord’s. After India’s loss, fans humorously dubbed him a “panauti,” blaming him for the team’s collapse. Tweets and memes flooded social media within minutes. One user quipped, “India doesn’t win when Akshay shows up,” while another dubbed him a literal “bad omen” or “panauti” in cricket slang.

Yes, fans are playful. They pointed to a past pattern: India lost a T20 World Cup match in Dubai and the women’s World Cup final in Leeds when Akshay was present. One tweet read, “He was at Dubai, Leeds, and now Lord's is always the curse.”

It’s all lighthearted banter after all, cricket fans love assigning "jinxes". But Akshay took it in stride. His presence was part of a celebrity-supported initiative to boost cricket’s image among fans globally. No doubt, he’s no cricket strategist but his star power was enough to get tongues wagging.

The actor’s companionship with Twinkle Khanna and Ravi Shastri charmed many too. Photos showed them chatting and laughing, blending Bollywood and cricket culture in a shared celebration.

In the end, it’s the game that matters most. The fans had some fun, but the defeat belonged to the team, not the actor in the stands. For India’s players, it’s back to training and for Akshay, his next film premiere awaits. Perhaps next time he visits a cricket stadium, he’ll bring luck instead of headlines.

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