Inside Beckham And Samantha’s Mumbai Link

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India-West News Desk

MUMBAI – Former football superstar David Beckham and actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu first met in Mumbai during Beckham’s visit as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The two were photographed greeting each other warmly, a brief interaction that later resurfaced online after Samantha’s wedding announcement.

The connection drew international attention days later when Samantha confirmed her marriage to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru. part of the director duo of Raj & DK, known for ‘The Family Man’ and ‘Citadel’ on December 1.

Responding to her post announcing her wedding, Beckham wrote, “Congratulations to you both.” The understated message quickly went viral, collecting more than 54,000 likes and over 240 replies. Fans highlighted the unusual crossover between a global football icon and one of India’s leading actors, noting that their earlier Mumbai meeting added context to the exchange.