In the recent IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Rishabh Pant finally ended his dry spell by scoring a brilliant century. As soon as Pant reached his hundred, he celebrated with a dramatic somersault that caught everyone’s attention.
However, what truly went viral was not just the celebration, but the reaction of a woman sitting beside Anushka Sharma, who was seen muttering “Stupid” in response to Pant’s move, sparking curiosity across social media.
The woman in question has been identified as Malavika Nayak. Often spotted sitting next to Anushka Sharma during IPL matches, Malavika became the center of discussion due to her brief, candid moment caught on camera. Her expression and remark led fans to dig deeper into her identity and background.
Professionally, Malavika Nayak has an extensive background in business and marketing. She has worked with major companies like Intelenet (now part of Serco), specializing in IT and outsourcing services. Later, she was associated with Innoz Technologies, a startup that offered SMS-based search services. Her role in these companies spanned business development, sales, marketing, and strategic partnerships.
Malavika also holds an MBA in Marketing and has demonstrated expertise in building client relationships, boosting company revenue, and managing product development alongside tech teams. She is also skilled in handling legal agreements and interpreting business laws, indicating a well-rounded professional profile.
Virat Kohli kare to cool but Rishabh Pant kre to fool waah re
— FIRE⁴⁵ 2.0 (@RagingFire_45) May 28, 2025
Reaction of Anushka Sharma & her friend on pant's celebration pic.twitter.com/OmD5esvcYH
Despite the recent attention she’s received, very little is known about Malavika Nayak’s personal life. Her presence at matches and close association with Anushka Sharma have only added to the public’s curiosity, but she remains a relatively private individual outside of her professional achievements.