Looks like Sonal Chauhan is lowkey stealing the spotlight at Mumbai Indians matches. The 37-year-old actor has been making waves online just by showing up at Wankhede Stadium, and honestly, even she didn’t see it coming. Her chill match-day appearances have set social media buzzing, but Sonal says she had no clue things would blow up like this. Sonal Chauhan was seen attending an IPL match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). “It was completely unexpected,” Sonal told Hindustan Times. “I was just there to watch the match. I didn’t even realise I was on TV until people started sending me screenshots and memes afterwards. The whole thing has just blown up—it’s a pleasant surprise, honestly,” she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonal Chauhan (@sonalchauhan) A self-proclaimed “die-hard Mumbai Indians fan,” Sonal was super excited to see Rohit Sharma get back in top form right before her eyes. “I’ve always said Rohit Sharma is one of a kind. The things he does on the field are just unmatched. Watching him bat is like watching art in motion—so effortless and focused. He doesn’t even try to be cool, he just is. MI’s last match was absolutely magical,” she gushed. She also couldn’t stop raving about the on-field chemistry between Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, calling their performance “magical” and “an absolute treat to watch.” Despite all the buzz online, especially the chatter about the male gaze and how the camera tends to focus on female fans, Sonal isn’t too bothered by it. She shrugged off the objectification angle, saying, “I don’t think it’s about the cameramen. IPL is something families watch together across the country. I think it’s more about what naturally catches the audience’s attention.” Sonal Chauhan’s appearance at the stadium became a topic of discussion on social media. Fans were delighted to see her and couldn’t stop showering her with love. Many also got nostalgic and remembered her film Jannat. That movie too had a cricket backdrop. SONAL CHAUHAN ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/0Sy87IbJTA — CricToons (@WhatThe_cricket) April 20, 2025 One fan wrote, “Wow looking so good, Jannat star.” Another added, “From Jannat to the stands – she still knows how to steal the spotlight.” “Ab lag raha hai ki main Jannat movie dekh raha hoon (Now it feels like I’m watching the movie Jannat again),” said someone. Directed by Kunal Deshmukh, Jannat was released in 2008 and starred Emraan Hashmi opposite Sonal Chauhan. She played the role of Zoya in the film. The story revolves around a gambler who becomes a cricket bookie by relying on his sixth sense to predict outcomes. His greed for quick money leads him into match-fixing and eventually he starts losing control over his life and love.