Bollywood actor to start shooting practice after being mistaken for viral Olympic shooter Yusuf Dikec?
actor Adil Hussain recently found himself at the center of an amusing mix-up when he was mistakenly congratulated for winning a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. The congratulatory message was intended for Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, leading to a lighthearted exchange that captured the actor's sense of humor.
The confusion began when a social media user shared a collage featuring both Hussain and Dikec, with a message reading, «Congratulations sir @_AdilHussain on winning silver at Olympics 2024 for Turkey. Respect.» The tweet quickly went viral, catching the attention of the actor himself.
Adil Hussain’s Candid Response
Responding to the viral post, Adil Hussain took the mix-up in stride. He wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter), “Wish this was true… Maybe it’s not too late to start practicing… Since I have the attitude, I need to work on the skill set now.” His reply, accompanied by a laughing emoticon, reflected his amusement at the situation.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Hussain revealed that he did not view the tweet as a genuine mistake. «I don’t think the tweet was a misunderstanding. It was done deliberately as a joke, so I wasn’t surprised when I saw it. Instead, I found it really funny and amusing,” he said.
The actor, known for his recent role in „Ulajh“ alongside Janhvi Kapoor, shared that he sees little resemblance between himself and the Olympic shooter beyond a few superficial similarities. “Absolutely not. I don’t think there is any similarity apart from the grey hair and the frame
