Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's viral airport warning: 'Reel ke chakkar mein thuk jaoge'

Teenage cricket star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jokingly warned airport paparazzi in New Delhi while visiting to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a felicitation ceremony for India’s Asian Games contingent on October 16, 2026, saying, "Reel ke chakkar mein thuk jaoge."

The clip of the exchange went viral and showed him urging photographers to prioritise safety over filming.

At the ceremony, Modi encouraged athletes to inspire children, highlighting sports’ role in teaching discipline, resilience and perseverance through his message, "Jo Khelega, Woh Khilega."