Yuvraj Singh reveals what is common between Veeru of Sholay and Virender Sehwag in witty birthday post

“What is common between Veeru of Sholay and Veeru of India team,” Yuvraj Singh asked in his birthday post for Virender Sehwag.

Published on: Oct 20, 2023, 12:28:06 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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As former Indian cricketer Virendra Sehwag turns 45 today, his friend and former colleague Yuvraj Singh took to Instagram to share a special post for the batter but with a witty twist. Yuvraj mentioned something that is common between the cricketer whose pet name is Veeru and the character Veeru from the film Sholay.

Yuvraj Singh shared this picture while wishing Happy Birthday to Virender Sehwag. (Instagram/@yuvisofficial)

“What is common between Veeru of Sholay and Veeru of India team,” the all-rounder wrote. Yuvraj drew parallels between the nickname given to Sehwag and the legendary Sholay character Veeru, played by Dharmendra.

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“Happy birthday brother! Wishing you a year full of good health and happiness. Lots of love always,” he further added and wrapped up his post with an affectionate photo of the two.

Yuvraj Singh’s humour-laced post also received a reply from Virendra Sehwag who wrote, “Thank you, dear Yuvi.”

Take a look at this post by Yuvraj Singh:

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A post shared by Yuvraj Singh (@yuvisofficial)

The post was shared a little over two hours ago. Since then, it has collected close to 77,000 likes and the numbers are only increasing. The share has also received tons of comments from people. From reminiscing about their cricketers’ achievements to wishing “Happy Birthday” to Sehwag, people posted varied comments.

What did Instagram users say about Yuvraj Singh’s post?

“Destructive duo on the field. Love them,” wrote an Instagram user. “Haha, this is sweet,” added another. “Amazing people,” expressed a third. Many reacted to the post using heart emoticons.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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