Anil Kapoor reacts to Rajasthan Royals cricketer Jos Buttler recreating 'iconic' scene from Nayak

A video of IPL team Rajasthan Royals cricketer Jos Buttler recreating a popular moment from the movie Nayak has recently surfaced, garnering a reaction from actor Anil Kapoor.

Updated on Apr 07, 2024  |  05:15 PM IST |  114.6K
Anil Kapoor reacts to Rajasthan Royals cricketer Jos Buttler recreating 'iconic' scene from Nayak
Anil Kapoor reacts to Jos Buttler recreating scene from Nayak (Pic Courtesy: Satyaki Ghosh Instagram, Nayak IMDb)

Nayak: The Real Hero stands out as one of the most popular movies in Anil Kapoor’s filmography. One particular scene, where, amid a huge crowd, Paresh Rawal’s character Bansal Shroff persuades Anil Kapoor’s Shivaji to venture into politics, is considered an iconic moment. Now, in a hilarious twist, cricketer Jos Buttler, who plays for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, has recreated this sequence. Anil Kapoor couldn’t contain his enthusiastic reaction.

Anil Kapoor reacts to cricketer Jos Buttler recreating his Nayak scene

A humorous video featuring English cricketer Jos Buttler, who is part of the Rajasthan Royals franchise in IPL, recently went viral on the internet. In the clip, a guy is seen hyping Jos and telling him how the crowd hopes for record-breaking performances from the opener and further glory for the team this season. The clip is inspired by the film Nayak, where Paresh Rawal says similar lines to Anil Kapoor while urging him to run for elections. The film’s background music is also used in the video.

In a delightful response to the video, Anil Kapoor took to X (Twitter) and exclaimed, “Jos Buttler recreating the iconic Nayak scene!! This is (fire emoji).”

Have a look!


For the unversed, Jos Buttler showcased an outstanding performance in the IPL 2024 match last night by scoring a century in just 58 balls. His remarkable innings helped his team RR in securing a victory against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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About Anil Kapoor starrer Nayak: The Real Hero

Nayak: The Real Hero is a political action film directed by S. Shankar, which was released in 2001. In the story, the protagonist Shivaji becomes Chief Minister for a day and runs the state, doing everything he can to reduce corruption. Alongside Anil Kapoor, the cast features Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Rani Mukerji, Johnny Lever, and others.

On the work front, Anil Kapoor recently starred in the crime thriller Animal, headlined by Ranbir Kapoor, which raked in huge collections at the box office. He also portrayed the role of an Indian Air Force officer in the patriotic film Fighter which hit theaters earlier this year.

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