Ranveer Singh and his love for sport is well known. Ranveer also happens to be the National Basketball Association (NBA) India brand ambassador since 2021 and has been a regular at the NBA games with other celebrities. Most recently, the courtside saw cricket, music, and Bollywood coming together as Ranveer got to meet and pose with Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan and also rapper Badshah at NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025.
Ranveer Singh attended the 2025 NBA Pre-Season Game in Abu Dhabi, and was seen mingling with more celebrities like Hollywood actor Adrien Brody, actor-singer Victoria Justice, and NBA stars Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid.
Many photos and videos of Ranveer Singh from the Etihad Arena, where the New York Knicks played the Philadelphia 76ers have made its way via social media. Ranveer’s infectious energy is no secrete and the actor was seen in his elements at the event too. Ranveer was seen meeting and greeting players, interacting with fans, and also lighting up the arena.
Ranveer shared a few photos on his Instagram stories too where he was seen having a conversations withOscar-winner Adrien Brody. Ranveer was also seen with actor-singer Victoria Justice, and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid. He was seen sharing an enthusiastic moment with New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns, whom he greeted with a warm hug.
See photos and video of Ranveer Singh from NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025:
Ranveer Singh at the NBA match in Abu Dhabi today
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Adrien Brody with Ranveer Singh 🫶#RanveerSingh #NBA pic.twitter.com/Jl5Djh6Pgy
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Dressed in a stylish black Amiri jacket and red-tinted sunglasses, Ranveer totally matched the vibe of the sports night. Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan was seen in a photo with Ranveer Singh and rapper Badshah at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025.
Badshah, on the other hand, keep his look casual and cool as he was seen in a blue short and shirt co-ord set.
Cricketer Rashid Khan, attending his first basketball game, and took to social media to express his excitement on Instagram. Sharing a clip he posted, “My first Basketball game to attend and it was so cool! Great to see my friend Ranveer Singh, Badshah, and meet other Red Bull athletes and champions on the court.”
See Rashid Khan’s post here:
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Of late, the NBA Abu Dhabi Games have quickly become one of the emirate’s premier global sporting events. Gulf News shared in a report that this NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2025 saw other celebrities including K-pop idols Chenle and WIN-WIN, Hollywood actors Kiefer Sutherland and Ed Westwick, and influencer MK.
