Arbaaz Khan or Roger Federer? Indian filmmaker's snafu has Twitter in fits

While many took a jibe at Mehta for buffoonery, the filmmaker's rib-tickling tribute could very well be on purpose

Bollywood filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Friday morning made a snafu by putting actor Arbaaz Khan's picture on a post he shared about Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam singles champion. Hansal took to Twitter, where he wrote: 'Going to miss you champion #RogerFederer.'

Instead of using a photograph of the 41-year-old player, who has not played since Wimbledon 2021, after which he had a third knee operation, Hansal put up a picture of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's brother Arbaaz Khan.

Going to miss you champion. #RogerFederer. pic.twitter.com/ZNmQaNROaD

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) September 16, 2022

While many took a jibe at Mehta for buffoonery, there's seemingly a strong chance that the filmmaker's rib-tickling tribute could be on purpose. 

On September 15, Federer announced his retirement on social media. "Laver cup next month will be my final ATP tour event. I will not play any more Grand Slams or on the tour," the tennis great said in a statement on Twitter.

"I have worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body's capacity and limit. I am 41 years old and have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me generously more than I ever would have dreamt and I must recognise when I have to end my competitive career. I will play more tennis, of course, but not in Grand Slams and in tour. It's a bitter-sweet decision," he added.

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