Star Sports Pro Kabaddi signs Rana Daggubati, Puneeth Rajkumar and Diljit Dosanjh as its brand ambassadors
‘Bahubali’, Karnataka’s Power Star and Punjab’s heartthrob; three stars with pan-India popularity to be the face of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi set to begin on June 25th in Mumbai ~
Star Sports Pro Kabaddi has witnessed some thrilling edge of the seat action hosting a new and modern avatar of the Indian Sport – Kabaddi. While previous seasons of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi enthralled the audience across segments, making it the second most viewed sport in the country, a large chunk of these fans comprised of celebrities. Adding to the host of luminaries taking the #AsliPanga for Season 4 are Rana Daggubati, Puneeth Rajkumar and Diljit Dosanjh, who have been signed as brand ambassadors of Season 4 of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi that commences on June 25th in Mumbai.
Rana Daggubati is not only a sensation in the South, particularly the Telugu film industry, but is also a popular face in Bollywood thanks to a spate of hit films in the past five years. He is known for his role in Bahubali and has been associated with Star Sports Pro Kabaddi since the last season. Puneeth Rajkumar is a Kanadda film power star, playback singer and television presenter. Diljit Dosanjh, a singer, actor and television presenter from Punjabi music industry is the latest B-Town sensation with his much talked about movie ‘Udta Punjab’.
With less than 48 hours to go for the fourth edition of the Star Sports Pro Kabaddi a Star India spokesperson said, “The first three seasons of the league saw an overwhelming response from TV viewers, stadium spectators and sports enthusiasts. There is a growing passion for the sport and this success helps us in our goal of encouraging sporting talent and nurturing heroes. Our brand ambassadors Rana Daggubati, Puneeth Rajkumar and Diljit Dosanjh lend their bold, powerful image to Star Sports Pro Kabaddi and re-iterate the spirit of Kabaddi. The fact that Kabaddi is now the country’s second most viewed sport, second only to cricket, brings us great pride.”
Excited about his continued association with Star Sports Pro Kabaddi, Rana Daggubati said, “I am extremely happy to be associated with Star Sports Pro Kabaddi. For me Kabaddi has always been a fun sport growing up and excited that Star India has pushed the envelope in promoting the sport and making it even more popular in this new format. I’m particularly excited to meet the amazingly talented players as I am also their fan. This will be a great experience!”
Commenting on his new role, Puneeth Rajkumar said, “I am extremely happy to be associated with Star Sports Pro Kabaddi and am anxiously awaiting the start of Season 4. Star India has been instrumental in popularising the sport and I cannot wait to meet the players and learn some of the tackles and moves from them. The physical and mental agility that these players exhibit is commendable. I am looking forward to seeing them in action on ground from close quarters.”
Thrilled about this association with Kabaddi, Diljit Dosanjh said, “I am thrilled and excited to be a part of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi and am looking forward to witnessing the action packed game. I’m waiting to see many super raids, super tackles and other super moves of Kabaddi as the eight teams take the #AsliPanga.”
All the three stars are ardent sport lovers and have been following Star Sports Pro Kabaddi since inception. They have picked their favourite players and teams and will be following them closely during the league.
Diljit, Rana and Puneeth will be seen cheering for Star Sports Pro Kabaddi as Season-4. The action begins in Mumbai on June 25th, with Puneri Paltan taking on Telugu Titans in the first match.
About Star Sports Pro Kabaddi
Pro Kabaddi, a premier initiative of Mashal Sports and Star India, has galvanised the indigenous sport of Kabaddi and transformed it into an aspirational game for players and fans alike. Over the last 24 months, Star Sports Pro Kabaddi has been held for three seasons that have been a phenomenal success. With the aspirational narrative that has been rendered on the sport, each season of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi has grown in stadia, on television and digital media, in rural as well as amongst urban audiences. All the games are live telecasted on prime-time television at Star Sports-2, Star Gold and on the Hot Star mobile app where matches are streamed live for online viewers to catch the action.
The eight teams that are battling it out this season are Patna Pirates, Bengal Warriors, Puneri Paltan, Dabang Delhi K.C., Telugu Titans, Bengaluru Bulls, Jaipur Pink Panthers and U Mumba.
The league is now in its fourth season is formally backed by the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF), the Asian Kabaddi Federation (AKF) and the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), who are closely associated with its organization and technical conduct.
Star Sports Pro Kabaddi will be televised LIVE from 25th June on Star Sports 2 & Star Sports HD 2 in English, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports HD 3 in Hindi, Maa Movies in Telugu from 7:50 pm onwards; on Star Gold in Hindi and Suvarna Plus in Kannada from 7:50 pm onwards and on Star’s Digital platform, hotstar.
