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The atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium was electric as it hosted the ICC T20 World Cup final featuring India against New Zealand, with a sea of fans filling the stands. Among the enthusiastic crowd were several Bollywood personalities, including actor Aparshakti Khurana, who donned the Indian team jersey and cheered passionately. Karan Kundrra and his partner Tejasswi Prakash were also spotted reveling in the thrilling match from their seats. Aparshakti even made a brief appearance on the television broadcast, which his brother, Ayushmann Khurrana, captured and shared on his Instagram Story, captioning it, 'Bhai dikh gaya #WorldCup2026.'

Folk singer Malini Awasthi dedicated a heartfelt song to celebrate Team India's triumph, expressing her hopes for their success. Meanwhile, Malayalam actor and filmmaker Basil Joseph experienced the joy of witnessing India claim the T20 World Cup trophy, not as a celebrity but as a devoted cricket fan among the crowd. A viral video circulating on social media captures Joseph outside the stadium, surrounded by excited young fans filming him as he cheers along with them, embodying the spirit of a true supporter.

In the video, Joseph is seen purchasing a jersey from a roadside vendor, proudly displaying one with his close friend, cricketer Sanju Samson's name on it. He holds it up for the camera, celebrating like any passionate fan would. The footage also shows him getting the Indian tricolor painted on his cheeks before entering the stadium. Later, he shared a series of photos from inside the venue, proudly sporting the Samson jersey while cheering for Team India. Joseph's support for Samson is well-known, as the two have maintained a close friendship over the years, with the director of Minnal Murali often expressing his admiration for the cricketer.

Check out the video here.