Cricketer Sneh Rana Lives Her Fan-Girl Moment With Deepika Padukone

For cricketer Sneh Rana, it was the kind of moment fans imagine but rarely experience. She got a hug, a selfie and a gentle kiss on the cheek from Deepika Padukone herself. The Indian sports star shared the moment on Instagram and the internet instantly understood the emotion behind it. This was not a formal meet-and-greet. This was pure fangirl energy, the kind rooted in childhood memories and movie songs that never really leave you.

More from Sneh Rana and Deepika’s meeting

In one of the pictures, Sneh stands beaming as Deepika kisses her on the cheek. In another, Deepika casually clicks a selfie, both of them smiling wide. Sneh looks visibly overwhelmed, the joy written all over her face.

She set the post to Aankhon Mein Teri, the iconic track

from Om Shanti Om, and suddenly the caption made even more sense.

“From the moment I found out I had a chance to meet you, the inner child in me jumped with joy. Ever since Om Shanti Om you became my instant favourite. Your warmth was exhilarating Deepika Padukone. It was a moment I’ll cherish for a long time. You are a sweetheart,” Sneh mentioned.

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Sneh kept it sharp and simple in a green formal suit paired with a white T-shirt. Deepika, effortlessly elegant as always, wore a black co-ord set and minimal styling.

Here is how fans reacted

Deepika’s stardom has long moved beyond box office numbers. What keeps her rooted in public affection are moments like this. For Sneh, this was not about fame crossing paths with fame. It was about a childhood favourite stepping out of the screen and into real life, even if just for a few minutes. The reaction online echoed that sentiment. Fans called it wholesome, relatable and emotional without trying too hard.

Fans flooded the comments section within minutes, clearly moved by the moment. One user wrote, “This is what pure happiness looks like,” while another said, “Sneh Rana is all of us when we meet Deepika.” Several fans pointed out how natural the interaction felt, with comments like, “No drama, just warmth,” and “Deepika really knows how to make people feel special.”

Others couldn’t get over the Om Shanti Om connection, calling it a “full-circle Bollywood moment” and admitting the pictures made them emotional.

What’s next for Deepika Padukone

Deepika welcomed her first child, daughter Dua, in 2024 and has largely stayed away from the spotlight since. Her return to the big screen is lined up with King, directed by Siddharth Anand.

The film stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, alongside Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Arshad Warsi. Production is underway, with a theatrical release planned for 2026.

Deepika was earlier associated with Spirit and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, but stepped away from both projects. She is now set to star opposite Allu Arjun in Atlee’s upcoming AA22 x A6, scheduled for release in 2027.

For now, though, Sneh Rana’s fan moment with Deepika is doing all the talking.