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Team India sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 28). As the final runs were scored in Dubai, the euphoria quickly transcended the boundaries of the stadium and spilled over into the world of Indian cinema. Bollywood celebrities, whether present in person or celebrating online, were quick to salute the Men in Blue, reserving special praise for the young, composed hero, Tilak Varma. From clever social media banter involving iconic stars to patriotic cheers from the stands, the film industry’s reaction amplified the sheer joy and immense pride of India’s record ninth Asia Cup title.
Indian film industry cheers India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph over Pakistan
The high-voltage final saw several Bollywood personalities turn up in Dubai, blending celebrity glamour with intense cricket fever, while online, the celebrations were laced with witty commentary and playful rivalry.
Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor, along with Rohit Saraf, were prominent figures in the stadium, having attended the match to promote their upcoming film, ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.’ Their presence added a vibrant visual element to the celebration, as they were captured enthusiastically waving the Indian flag and expressing pure joy as the victory was clinched. This visible, on-ground support resonated strongly with fans, embodying the shared national excitement.
The online sphere was instantly electrified by veteran star Amitabh Bachchan, who used the moment to deliver a masterful piece of cricket banter. His tweet, “जीत गये !! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 .. well played ‘Abhishek Bachchan’ .. उधर ज़बान लड़खड़ाई, और इधर, बिना batting bowling fielding किए, लड़खड़ा दिया दुश्मन को !! जय हिन्द ! जय भारत ! जय माँ दुर्गा !!!!” was a hilarious reference to former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar’s pre-match gaffe of mistaking cricketer Abhishek Sharma for the actor. Bachchan cleverly trolled the opposition by suggesting that their “stumbling tongue” led directly to their defeat on the field.
T 5516(i) – जीत गये !! 🇮🇳🇮🇳 .. well played 'Abhishek Bachchan' .. उधर ज़बान लड़खड़ाई, और इधर, बिना batting bowling fielding किए, लड़खड़ा दिया दुश्मन को !!
बोलती बंद !!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
जय हिन्द ! जय भारत ! जय माँ दुर्गा !!!!— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan)
Malayalam superstar Mammootty offered a more dignified tribute, acknowledging the scale of the victory: “Team India didn’t just win the Asia Cup, they owned it. Champions without a single defeat. Absolutely magnificent!”, praising the team’s perfect, unbeaten run throughout the entire tournament.
Team India didn't just win the Asia Cup, they owned it. Champions without a single defeat. Absolutely magnificent! 💙🏆
— Mammootty (@mammukka)
Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube and Kuldeep Yadav earns applauds from Indian movie stars
The celebrity congratulations often centered on the individual performances that turned a tricky chase into a triumphant victory, singling out the young brigade for special applause under pressure.
Ranveer Singh was among the first to reveal a touch of prophetic foresight, sharing a screenshot of a WhatsApp text he claimed to have sent before the result, declaring, “It’s Tilak’s moment, let’s go!!!” This post gave a personal edge to his celebration, spotlighting the remarkable maturity of Tilak Varma who anchored the chase with an unbeaten half-century after India’s top-order collapse.
Actor Vivek Oberoi perfectly encapsulated the public sentiment, crafting a celebratory message that was a witty pun on the hero’s name: “Saamne koi bhi ho, Bhaarat TILAK lagaakar hi ghar bhejega.” He followed this with a rousing shoutout to the bowlers and batters who orchestrated the win, specifically mentioning Kuldeep Yadav’s four-wicket haul that triggered the Pakistan collapse, and Tilak Varma’s incredible fifty.
Saamne koi bhi ho, Bhaarat TILAK lagaakar hi ghar bhejega. 🇮🇳
A match like this reminds us WHY 🇮🇳💪!!!Huge shoutout to for the 4 wickets that flipped this game on its head 🙌🏽 and what a 50! Absolute beauty guys. Proud to be ! 🇮🇳…
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi)
Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda kept his praise succinct and full of passion, simply writing, “Indiaaaaaaaaa. Our Boy killed it,” an affectionate tribute to Varma’s match-sealing heroics. This stream of accolades collectively highlighted the brilliant comeback and resilience of the Indian side. The focus on Varma, Shivam Dube (who provided a crucial late surge), and Kuldeep emphasized that the victory was a result of clutch performances from the emerging talent under the immense stress of an India vs Pakistan final.
Indiaaaaaaaaa ❤️❤️❤️
Our Boy killed it🔥🔥🔥
— Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda)
Additional celebrity congratulations to the Asia Cup 2025 champions India
| Celebrity | Congratulatory Message (or Action) | Context |
| Sidharth Malhotra | “What a match tonight! India showed grit, fire & heart. Unbeaten champions! You make us all proud 🇮🇳 #indvspak2025 #AsiaCupFinal” | A straightforward and highly patriotic message, focusing on the team’s heart and their unbeaten status in the tournament. |
| Preity Zinta | “Wow !!! What a game. CONGRATULATIONS to Team India 🇮🇳 for winning the Asia Cup ! Thank you Tilak, Shivam & Kuldeep for this thrilling victory ❤️ Ting ! #indvspak2025” | The actor and IPL team co-owner specifically thanked the three key performers (Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, and Kuldeep Yadav) who secured the thrilling victory. |
| Riteish Deshmukh | “Tilak on the forehead !!! Jai Hind.” | A very short, celebratory message using a powerful pun that references the match-winner Tilak Varma, associating his name with victory. |
| Ajay Devgn | “Standing tall. Striking strong. Every single time. Team India all the way!!! Take a bow 🇮🇳🙌🏻” | A powerful and declarative message, emphasizing the team’s consistency and reliable performance under pressure, asking them to take a bow for their effort. |
What a match tonight!
India showed grit, fire & heart.
Unbeaten champions! You make us all proud 🇮🇳— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra)
Wow !!! What a game. CONGRATULATIONS to Team India 🇮🇳 for winning the Asia Cup ! Thank you Tilak, Shivam & Kuldeep for this thrilling victory ❤️ Ting !
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta)
Tilak on the forehead !!!
Jai Hind 🇮🇳— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd)
Standing tall. Striking strong. Every single time. Team India all the way!!! Take a bow ��🇳🙌🏻
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn)
