Abhishek Bachchan reveals why he chose Jaipur Pink Panthers
· Sports · Times of India, timesofindia.indiatimes
Abhishek Bachchan bought the Jaipur Pink Panthers kabaddi team in 2014, citing personal ties to Jaipur and his family. He chose the name because his daughter favored the colour pink and the film "Pink Panther" linked to his wife. Bachchan was hands‑on, training with players and monitoring their diet. The team’s first Pro Kabaddi League match at the NSCI Dome was a loss to U Mumba, but drew notable attention as fans, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and others watched the game in person.
Why it matters
Celebrity backing of a kabaddi franchise increases the sport’s visibility and can attract new fans and sponsors to the Pro Kabaddi League.
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