Cricketer Shreyas Iyer is stepping into the entertainment spotlight this Diwali, joining forces with Bollywood actress Adah Sharma in the new Free Fire MAX, a popular mobile game's Diwali anthem called "Bullet Aashiqana."
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Released ahead of the 2025 Diwali festivities, the song blends gaming culture with mainstream entertainment, drawing attention from fans across both cricket and gaming communities.
Shreyas Iyer stars in Free Fire MAX Diwali anthem
"Bullet Aashiqana" marks a unique collaboration, bringing together India's cricketing talent and Bollywood glam. The song celebrates the festive spirit of Diwali while promoting Free Fire MAX's ongoing in-game events.
With the anthem now live on Free Fire India's social channels, fans are catching glimpses of Iyer and Adah's energetic performances, generating buzz across social media.
Iyer's appearance in the song adds a fresh dimension to his off-field profile, merging cricketing star power with gaming and entertainment culture.
When will Iyer play next for India?
Iyer is currently part of India's ODI team for the tour of Australia. After the Men in Blue's seven-wicket loss in the first ODI, the two sides will face off in the second ODI on Thursday, October 23 at the Adelaide Oval.
In the first match, Shreyas Iyer had a disappointing outing, scoring just 11 runs before being dismissed by Josh Hazlewood. He will be hoping for a stronger performance and a more impactful outing in the upcoming second ODI at Adelaide.
Here is the full ODI series schedule:
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI (AUS won by 7 wickets D/L) | Oct 19 | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| 2nd ODI | Oct 23 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| 3rd ODI | Oct. 25 | SCG, Sydney |
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