I belong to Bollywood, says Bravo

cricket in India, Bravo told IANS in an email interaction: "So I guess it's a great way to reach out to the masses... You don't need to be an actor or an actress to really belong to Bollywood now. It's similar to how actors and musicians are now playing in celebrity cricket leagues and exploring their adventurous streak."

The 32-year-old cricketer believes some individuals are "gifted".

"I feel it's alright to pursue an alternative career as long as your primary career is not getting affected. Bollywood has welcomed cricketers in a seamless way and that speaks volumes of how flexible the industry is," he added. Does Bravo plan to take a step back from cricket?

"Cricket comes first always, but my approach to entertainment is more professional. Singing was my childhood dream. I want to constantly inspire my fans to believe in their dream and as a role model, I wish to set the right precedent," he said.

The star player had earlier shared that his dream was to break into Bollywood but he says all his dreams aren't fulfilled yet.

"I'm a dreamer and the dream never stops, it's like I have miles to go before I sleep. I believe the day you tell yourself that I've achieved it all, that's the start of the downfall," he said.

After the Hindi film industry, the next step for the crickter is Hollywood, where he wants to showcase his singing talent.

"It's similar to how actors and musicians are now playing in celebrity cricket leagues and exploring their adventurous streak. I'm already in talks with some of the top music producers back in UK and USA," he said. IANS