Actor Ranveer Singh is flying to Cleveland to be a part of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The game will feature some of the top global artists and basketball players.

Ranveer is set to play alongside comedian Tiffany Haddish and rappers and recording artists like Anuel, Machine Gun Kelly, Jack Harlow, and Quavo. The game will also feature renowned athletes from the past and present, including Cleveland Browns (defensive) end Myles Garrett, Las Vegas Aces (forward) Dearica Hamby, and Cleveland Cavaliers legends Booby Gibson and Anderson Varejao.

The game will be played on Friday, February 18 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The National Basketball Association had appointed Ranveer as their Brand Ambassador for India in September last year. 

He will work with the NBA to help grow the league’s profile in India through its 75th anniversary season in 2021-22. The Gully Boy actor will participate in several league initiatives that will be featured on the NBA’s and his personal social media accounts. 

Ranveer confirmed the development during a Q and A session with fans. He says, “I’m flying to Cleveland to play the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game later this month. Better get some practice, warna naak kat jayegi!”

“I have loved basketball and the NBA since my childhood and have always been fascinated with its influence on popular culture including music, fashion, and entertainment,” Ranveer had said during his announcement as the brand ambassador. “With the NBA tipping off its 75th season celebrations, there couldn’t have been a better time to join forces with the league and support their efforts to grow basketball in the country,” he had added.