Shaheer Sheikh recalls when he became first Indian torchbearer at 18th Asian Games

Shaheer Sheikh felt nostalgic as he remembered the 18th Asian Games Indonesia where he became the first Indian torchbearer. The memorable day clocks two years on August 10, 2020. Sharing about the same, Shaheer took to his Instagram handle to share a throwback video from the event. He wrote, “A moment I will cherish for the rest of my life.” Take a look at Shaheer Sheikh’s video below.

Shaheer Sheikh cherishes the proud moment

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In this Instagram video, the Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke actor can be seen proudly holding and running with the torch in his hand, while audiences capture him. He can be spotted wearing blue tracks and a white t-shirt that represented India. The video is two years old. The 18th Asian Games was organised in Jakarta and Palembang. Shaheer Sheikh also penned down a heartwarming caption.

The actor wrote, “A moment i will cherish for the rest of my life. The first Indian torch bearer of the 18th Asian Games indonesia. 2 years back same day. #shaheersheikh”.

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Fan reactions 

Fans and followers also seem quite happy for Shaheer’s proud moment. They have shared their wishes and reactions in the comment section. Shaheer’s fellow actors have also commented on his post. Arjit Taneja wrote, “🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟”. While Ruslaan Mumtaz commented, “Wow”, actor Vatsal Sheth also sent his praises to Shaheer. One of the Instagram users wrote, “So proud of you, more to come 😊♥️🔥”. Another fan commented, “You are truly the best person more big moments to come ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗”. Check out more comments below.

Picture Credits: Shaheer Sheikh Instagram Comment Section 

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Shaheer Sheikh is currently playing Abir Rajvansh in the spin-off serial of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke. The family drama serial premiered fresh episodes from July 13, on Star Plus. It had originally started airing from March 2019. 

Apart from Shaheer Shaikh, it also features Rhea Sharma in the lead. The ensemble cast of Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke has actors such as Kaveri Priyam and Rupal Patel among many others. The current plot of the serial follows Rhea Sharma aka Mishti, who is going through PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) as she feels she has murdered someone while Shaheer Sheikh as Abir is seen supporting his wife in every situation. 

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