Sharing a picture of Sohail Khan from the WPL event, Salman Khan said, “Tiger wishing my brother Panther and his team all the very best for the wild and the fastest game in the world WPL.”
Salman Khan is currently busy shooting for Sikandar. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Sohail Khan’s Team Panthers will participate in the upcoming World Padel League (WPL). The actor’s production house — Sohail Khan Entertainment — officially secured the rights last month. The inaugural edition will kick off on February 5 at the Nesco Center in Mumbai. Ahead of the tournament, Sohail’s brother, superstar Salman Khan has shared a special note on Instagram.
Sharing a picture of Sohail Khan from the WPL event, Salman Khan said, “Tiger wishing my brother Panther and his team all the very best for the wild and the fastest game in the world WPL.” Hope you got the wordplay.
Sohail Khan Entertainment, a leading name in the film and events industry, is credited for backing blockbuster movies such as Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?, Jai Ho, Freaky Ali and Partner. Further, it is also known for organising over 1,000 large-scale events like the Filmfare and Zee Cine Awards. Beyond the film world, it also managed to build an impressive portfolio in the sports industry, organising ventures like the Celebrity Cricket League and Team Mumbai Heroes.
Talking about the ongoing league, Sohail Khan recently expressed his excitement in a statement, “The growth of padel in India is quite impressive, with several of our industry peers also playing the sport regularly. It’s a sport that fosters a sense of community, and with the World Padel League making its debut in India, it will undoubtedly elevate the sport to a whole new level. Team Panthers has got some exciting talent from across the globe, and we are looking forward to a successful edition ahead!” The top two teams of the sport will face off each other in the finals on February 8.
Speaking of Salman Khan, the actor is currently busy filming for his most anticipated project Sikandar. Helmed by AR Murugadoss, credited for films like Ghajini and Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, Salman’s film also features Rashmika Mandanna, Sharman Joshi and Sathyaraj in significant roles. Set to hit the big screens on Eid 2025, the action drama is bankrolled by Sajid Naidadwala. Anjini Dhawan, Varun Dhawan’s niece, has also confirmed her role in the film.
