Former India captain Rohit Sharma has delighted fans after sharing a dance floor with Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor on the sets of his television show, Family Full House with Rohit Sharma. The light-hearted moment quickly caught attention on social media, with the duo recreating the magic of a popular 1990s Bollywood hit. Rohit and Karisma danced to the actress’s iconic song “Le Gayi Le Gayi” from the 1997 film Dil To Pagal Hai.
Dressed in an olive-brown suit, the Indian batter enthusiastically matched Karisma’s signature steps, displaying his trademark cheerful personality throughout the performance. The audience responded with loud cheers and applause as the duo wrapped up their dance. An excited Rohit folded his hands and admitted that he had grown up watching Karisma’s films, making the opportunity to dance alongside the Bollywood star particularly special.
Karisma appreciated Rohit’s efforts, telling him that he was “too good.” The former India captain, meanwhile, joked that the experience had completely made his day.
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Rohit’s latest Bollywood moment is another example of his entertaining personality away from the cricket field. The batter has previously attracted attention for dancing to “Koi Sehri Babu” alongside teammates Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur. He also celebrated India’s historic triumph at the 2024 T20 World Cup with energetic bhangra moves. His appearance on Family Full House with Rohit Sharma has once again highlighted his relaxed and playful side, giving fans a glimpse of the cricketer beyond competitive cricket.
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Away from the entertainment world, Rohit is preparing for India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. His inclusion strengthens the top order, with the experienced opener bringing significant international experience to the squad. Rohit heads into the series after an impressive performance against the West Indies, scoring 225 runs across three innings at an average of 75.00.
His tally included a century of 101 and a half-century of 92, underlining his form ahead of the New Zealand assignment. The selectors have also opted for a split captaincy arrangement because of scheduling considerations. Shubman Gill will lead India in the first three ODIs, while Shreyas Iyer will take charge for the fourth and fifth matches.
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India’s ODI squad for the first three matches: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav.
India’s ODI squad for the fourth and fifth matches: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Arshdeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra (wicketkeeper), Mohammed Siraj, Yash Thakur and Kuldeep Yadav.
