Sports Trumpet Exclusive interview: Balraj Syal

Balraj Syal talks about his favorite IPL team, Virat Kohli, the Pandya brothers, Smart Jodi, and much more.

Balraj Syal is an Indian actor who has recently participated in the show Smart Jodi alongside his wife Deepti. The couple is hoping to do well in the show.

Who is Balraj Syal?

Balraj Syal is an Indian stand-up comedian/ actor/ writer. A multitalented person who has excelled in each and every field he has taken up.

As a comedian, Balraj came in 2nd in the Great Indian laughter show and participated in Laughter Ke Phatke and Comedy ka Mahamuqabla as well.

He has written many famous shows Comedy Night with Kapil, Comedy Nights Live, and Comedy Nights Bachao. A few movies that he has written are Heer and Hero, Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De, and Kabaddi Once Again.

How does Balraj Syal feel about participating in the show Smart Jodi?

He is very excited to participate as this is the first time he will be seen on screen with his wife.

Smart Jodi is a special show for him as till now he used to get a partner but now, he is getting his wife as a partner.

Even the fans are as excited to see the couple on screen. The couple is getting a lot of love from the fans especially Deepti for her innocence, revealed Balraj.

The two want to go all the way to the show and win the title of “Smart Jodi”.

Balraj is pleased that he signed up for the show. He is experiencing a strong bond with those he is contesting with.

For example, Arjun Bijlani, who has been a long-time friend of Balraj, is feeling closer after participating in the show. A family-like bond has been created between all the participants said Balraj in the interview.

Former Indian Cricketer Kris Shrikanth has also participated in the show.

Which is Balraj’s favorite IPL team?

The actor revealed that he is supporting Punjab Kings for this year’s IPL.

He has been supporting Punjab but they have not yet won the IPL title.

However, with a strong team, Balraj does not count out the chances of a top 4 finish, maybe even a maiden title win.

The other team that Balraj supports is Lucknow Super Giants. This is because his beloved Krunal Pandya is playing for the newly formed team. Even the captaincy of KL Rahul catches the eye of Balraj.

The on-field moment when Krunal Pandya took the wicket of his brother Hardik Pandya was something that Balraj liked. He understands that this is a part of the beloved game.

He also mentioned Hardik Pandya’ interview, where the Gujarat Titans captain said “Krunal took my wicket, I won the match so the family is happy”

What are Balraj’s views on Virat Kohli?

He described Virat Kohli as a legend of Indian cricket.

A true fitness icon, the real news icon of modern cricket.

The actor wishes that the Indian cricketer scores loads of runs in this years Tata IPL. He would be very happy if Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore win the Tata IPL 2022.