In an open and light-hearted revelation, Tamil superstar Silambarasan TR, aka Simbu, remembered a surprising incident from the past when cricket legend Virat Kohli dismissed him with a curt “I don’t know who you are.” The incident took place in a casual meeting at a public gathering where Simbu got surprised yet amused. Little did he know how the story would turn out full circle.
Cut to a few years down the line, and that’s when events took a dramatic turn. Kohli, ever the music fan and South Indian culture enthusiast, was caught grooving to one of Simbu’s top tracks during a live performance. The clip went viral in minutes, making a cringe-worthy meeting a heartwarming full-circle moment celebrated on social media by fans of both the celebrities.
Simbu spoke about the viral moment in his recent interview, giggling at the incident. “It’s ironic how life is. From ‘I don’t know you’ to now singing my songs — I respect Kohli more just for being genuine.” His sarcasm has touched hearts everywhere in the fandom communities, a wave of memes and nostalgia swept over them.
Fans today view the tale as a testament to humility and mutual respect among two stars from completely different universes. What started out as a snub turned into unlikely friendship — proving that even legends have fanboy moments, just not necessarily when you think.
