When it comes to grabbing attention, Poonam Pandey knows exactly how to do it, and this time, she’s doing it for the nation! On the eve of the blockbuster India–Pakistan cricket match, the actress-model was spotted across Mumbai holding up bold, witty, and hard-hitting placards to cheer for Team India.

One of her most striking messages read: “Hi, I am Poonam Pandey. I am strong, and I support India. India will win.” The unapologetic confidence, coupled with her trademark flamboyance, made the campaign an instant conversation starter on the streets and online.

Poonam Pandey on Mumbai streets with placards

True to her style, Poonam didn’t just hold up the tricolour,  she added her own spark of sass and sarcasm. Bystanders at the beaches and other prime hotspots of Mumbai gathered, as she waved placards that screamed faith, humour, and patriotism in equal measure. Within minutes, clips of her campaign went viral, sparking memes, debates, and fan reactions across social media.

Dressed in a simple white tee and denims, Poonam let her placards do the talking. Each message was designed to be both cheeky and heartfelt, echoing her belief that Team India will emerge victorious in the high-octane match.

Poonam Pandey



Over the years, Poonam Pandey has been a name synonymous with controversy and bold statements, but this campaign showed a different side of her, patriotic, passionate, and surprisingly grounded. By openly rooting for India with such conviction, she managed to blend glamour with grit, reminding everyone that cricket in this country is not just a sport, it’s an emotion.

With India and Pakistan set to lock horns in a game that has millions waiting with bated breath, Poonam’s campaign has added an unexpected splash of drama, humour, and energy to the pre-match buzz. Whether you call it Pandey’s strategy of hitting the iron when it’s hot, or sheer gumption, one thing’s clear, Poonam knows how to make people look, and this time, she’s making them look at India with pride!