UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham's Gratitude to Bollywood Stars Ends India Trip
- Posted on November 18, 2023
- Entertainment
- By Arijit Dutta
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David Beckham concludes his India tour by expressing heartfelt gratitude to Bollywood icons SRK and Sonam Kapoor for their warm hospitality. His visit, part of his role as UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador, involved a match at the ICC World Cup and memorable moments with Bollywood luminaries, marking a special Indian journey.
Football
icon David Beckham, in his role as UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador, concluded a
memorable three-day visit to India, marked by graciousness and warmth extended
by Bollywood personalities. The visit centered around the ICC World Cup
semi-final match between India and New Zealand, where Beckham made a notable
appearance.
During
his stay, Beckham was hosted by Bollywood stars Sonam Kapoor and her husband,
Anand Ahuja, followed by a visit to the iconic Mannat residence of Shah Rukh
Khan (SRK). Expressing deep gratitude on social media, Beckham shared heartfelt
appreciation for the hospitality received from these Bollywood luminaries.
His
social media posts featured heartfelt messages, thanking SRK and his family for
the warm welcome and delightful meal shared at their home. Beckham also
extended his gratitude to Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja for their exceptional
hospitality and an enjoyable evening at their residence.
The football legend's posts sparked responses from Sonam and Anand, praising Beckham's graciousness and gentlemanly demeanor. Anand, in particular, lauded Beckham’s respectful and thoughtful conduct towards everyone during his visit, expressing anticipation for future meetings.
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During
his time in India, Beckham also attended the ICC match alongside Anand Ahuja
and later joined them at their residence, where he interacted with several
Bollywood celebrities present at the gathering. Among those in attendance were
Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor,
Karisma Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, and his wife Mira Rajput.
Beckham's
India visit created a unique convergence of sports and Bollywood, showcasing
camaraderie between international sports figures and Indian celebrities. This
blend of football enthusiasm and Bollywood hospitality marked a memorable and
heartwarming chapter in Beckham's journey as a UNICEF ambassador and his
interaction with the Indian entertainment industry.