Abhishek Bachchan reveals why he chose Jaipur Pink Panthers
Actor Abhishek Bachchan discusses his decision to invest in the Jaipur Pink Panthers kabaddi team, citing personal emotional connections to the city and his family. He highlights how his involvement went beyond ownership to active participation in team management and training.
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It provides insight into the intersection of celebrity culture, sports business, and the growth of niche sports leagues in India.
Abhishek Bachchan bought a Kabaddi team at a point where the sport was not the most popular one, with India being a cricket crazy nation. But the actor made that investment in 2014 out of his love for sports. In a recent interview, he credit his father Amitabh Bachchan who is a huge sports fan for his own passion for sports. Abhishek also revealed why he chose the city Jaipur and the name Jaipur Pink Panthers at the Pro Kabaddi League.He said in an interview with PWC India chairperson Sanjeev Krishnan, "I picked up the Jaipur team. Jaipur is where I shot a part of my first film. It was an auspicious thing to start something new. It was also a city where Aishwarya and I started dating, it has an emotional part.
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