At the star-studded Deltin Star Weekend – Diamond Edition event, former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh revealed who he’d want to see play him if a biopic ever gets made. And the names weren’t just wishful thinking. They are Bollywood’s powerhouse performers; Ranveer Singh and Vicky Kaushal.

“Ranveer Singh’s energy and Vicky Kaushal’s intensity – they both could do justice to my story,” Harbhajan beamed. Given the fire, flair, and drama that Bhajji brought to the pitch, it’s not hard to imagine either of these Bollywood heavyweights stepping into his shoes for the big screen. With Ranveer’s explosive charisma and Vicky’s grounded presence, the thought of Bhajji’s journey being told in full cinematic glory feels like a blockbuster waiting to happen.

Interestingly, the evening wasn’t just about starry aspirations. Harbhajan gave the audience a dekko of his world, sharing raw and heartfelt reflections on life off the field. Touching on masculinity and the emotional expectations men silently endure, everyone’s favourite Paaji said, “Men also cry, but people don’t notice that.”

He further added, “Men do have emotions. I’d advise women to be the strength and support system for their husbands or boyfriends. Be their pillar and watch them win the whole world.” That is something that lingered long after on the minds of many.

Having visited many casinos abroad, Bhajji admitted, “I’ve been to very few casinos in India. Today, I am here at the Deltin Star Weekend, and it’s lovely to be here.”

The former Indian cricketer also reminisced hard-earned lessons from his own journey, and shared a directed and sincere message for the youth. “There is no shortcut in life. If you work hard, you will reach where you want to be. Look at Virat Kohli; he has struggled for 20 years to be where he is today. There should be some improvement every single day, so you keep learning,” he said matter-of-factly.

Bhajji, who has overcome multiple challenges in his own journey, added, “There is no such work where people can’t succeed. There is no ‘do or die’ situation — only ‘do’. You should always keep going, today, tomorrow, and keep working hard always.”

Credited much of his grounding and growth to his family, especially his five sisters, Bhajji shared, “They are very stubborn. They wanted me to become something in life. If they hadn’t pushed me, I wouldn’t be here. They are my role models, my pillars of strength.”

When asked to talk about his personal favourites, his emotion remained consistent. His father remains Bhajji’s biggest inspiration. The former cricketer’s ultimate comfort food? Aloo Paratha, but of course, served hot, spiced right, and dripping with butter. Asked to share his most iconic cricketing moment, Harbhajan spoke about his legendary hat-trick, a career-defining memory that fans still celebrate.

When probed to reveal one person who believed in him before his early success, Bhajji named former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly. He elaborated, “Sourav Ganguly believed in me before the world did.” He further recalled that Ganguly’s faith in him changed everything for him.

From heartfelt confessions about emotional strengths to bold Bollywood dreams, Harbhajan Singh reminded everyone that he’s more than a cricketing legend. He is a man of grace, grit, and grounded ambition. As for whether it will be Ranveer Singh or Vicky Kaushal who will tell Bhajji’s inspiring story someday, that’s something that will be worth the wait.