The world of cricket and Bollywood has often intersected, giving birth to high-profile romances. One intriguing love story was between former India cricketer Ravi Shastri and Bollywood actress Amrita Singh. Their relationship was the talk of the town back in the day, even overshadowing the actress's subsequent marriage to Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. The love saga of Amrita Singh and Ravi Shastri, a subject of much speculation in the past, has once again grabbed headlines. An old video of Shastri candidly discussing his first encounter with Singh has gone viral. Ravi Shastri Meets Tennis Legend Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon 2024, Calls Her ‘Fashion Icon’ (See Picture).

A clip from 1992 featuring Ravi Shastri is making waves on social media, in which he discusses his most embarrassing moment. During the interview, Shastri recounts his first meeting with Amrita, revealing that he was so overwhelmed that he was speechless for the first 10 minutes. He admitted that while he knew he was shy around women, he was surprised by his complete inability to speak during this encounter, calling it his most 'embarrassing' moment. When asked about whom he was referring to, Shastri clarified that it was Amrita Singh, confirming it with his mention of Naam, the 1986 Mahesh Bhatt film she starred in. Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan Honour Mom Amrita Singh With the Cutest Throwback Pic on Mother’s Day 2024.

Ravi Shastri Talks About Ex Amrita Singh

For those living under the rock, cricketer Ravi Shastri's romance with actress Amrita Singh was one of the most talked-about relationships of the 1980s. Their engagement was widely reported, but differences in their career aspirations ultimately led to their separation.

Amrita Singh later married actor Saif Ali Khan, with whom she has two children—Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Ravi Shastri married Ritu Singh, with whom he has a daughter named Aleka Shastri. Shastri divorced his wife in 2012.

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