Sonal Chauhan REACTS to debates around male gaze and camera focus on female fans during cricket matches: ‘I think it’s more about what catches eye of the audience’ |

Sonal Chauhan has been grabbing attention at recent Mumbai Indians matches—not for a film role, but for simply being in the crowd. The 37-year-old has gone viral on social media after her appearances at Wankhede Stadium, and she says she never expected this much buzz.
Surprised by the Spotlight
In conversation with Hindustan Times, Sonal said the sudden attention was a complete surprise. She had gone to the stadium simply to enjoy the match and didn’t even know she was on TV until friends began sending her screenshots and memes. The unexpected buzz on social media has turned out to be a pleasant surprise for her.
A True Mumbai Indians Fan
The actress, a self-proclaimed die-hard Mumbai Indians fan, was overjoyed to witness Rohit Sharma’s stunning return to form live. She admired his effortless style and focus on the field, and also praised the strong on-field chemistry between Rohit and Suryakumar Yadav, calling their performance magical and a true treat to watch.

Responding to Male Gaze Debate
Amid online discussions about the male gaze and the focus on female fans during IPL matches, Sonal Chauhan dismissed the objectification angle. She believes it’s less about the cameramen and more about what naturally draws viewers’ attention, even pointing to a viral reel where a man joked about missing screen time.
Fans Still Rooting for a ‘Jannat’ Reunion
While the sudden social media spotlight was unexpected, one thing remains constant for Sonal Chauhan—fans still eagerly hope for her reunion with Emraan Hashmi. Ever since their hit film Jannat (2008), there’s been ongoing demand for a sequel, with people often expressing their wish to see the duo back on screen.

Jannat re-release
While reports of re-release Jannat has been doing the rounds for quite some time now. Producer Mukesh Bhatt confirmed that there’s genuine interest in re-releasing Emraan Hashmi’s hit films Awarapan and Jannat. He revealed that people have approached him about it, acknowledging the strong fan following these films still enjoy. While nothing is final yet, he’s open to the idea.