Will Smith Comments On Hardik Pandya's Instagram Post, Cricketer Calls Him 'OG Bad Boy'; Netizens Ask 'Are They Friends?'

Hollywood actor and rapper Will Smith surprised fans by commenting on Team India cricketer Hardik Pandya's latest Instagram post. Soon after a screenshot of his comment surfaced on social media platforms, netizens asked if they are friends.

On Wednesday, Hardik posted a mirror selfie in which he is seen in a casual outfit. He wore a beige fedora hat, round black sunglasses, a gold chain, and a white t-shirt under a blue patterned jacket.

Along with the photo, he wrote, "No rush. No noise." Much to everyone's surprise, soon after Hardik shared the post, Will Smith posted a comment.

However, he did not write anything. The Men in Black actor just posted "🫡" this emoticon, called the saluting face emoji. It can also mean a playful or sarcastic salute, depending on context.

Hardik replied, "OG bad boy," and added the same emoji. For those unversed, Hardik referred to Will Smith's films Bad Boys, Bad Boys II, Bad Boys for Life, and Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Take a look at their exchange here:

Soon after a screenshot of their comments surfaced on social media, a user tagged Will Smith and asked, "Sir aap Hardik Pandya ko Jante ho ?? 🤔"

Another user wrote, "If Will Smith can comment on Hardik’s post, anything is possible. Like India winning 2 tosses in a row."

"Pandya’s got some serious luck—Will Smith raised his hand for a salute, not a slap," joked another user.

Another fan commented, "Hardik Pandya got Will Smith in his Insta comments?! 😳🔥 From Baroda to Hollywood — the global reach is unreal! 🌍🇮🇳 Star recognising a star. 💯 #HardikPandya #WillSmith #CrossoverWeDidn’tExpect."

Here's how others reacted:

Meanwhile, on the work front, Will Smith was last seen in the film Bad Boys: Ride or Die which released in 2024. Besides playing one of the leads, he also produced the film.