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Spotted: India footballer Gouramangi Singh with Amitabh Bachchan

October 23, 2014 18:42 IST

Chennaiyin FC and India footballer Gouramangi Singh was left star-struck when he met Bollywood super star Amitabh Bachchan in the locker room after the club's ISL match against Kerala Blasters on Tuesday.

India and Chennaiyin FC footballer Gouramangi Singh with Amitabh Bachchan“Living legend ; Respect !!!” Gouramangi wrote on his Facebook wall as he posted a picture of himself with the legendary actor.

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Among other stalwarts who graced the match between Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters was southern mega star Rajnikanth.

Chennaiyin FC is co-owned by Amitabh's son, Abhishek.

Amitabh Bachchan had, on Wednesday, said that a tournament like the Indian Super League can help increase the popularity and growth of football in the country.

Image: India and Chennaiyin FC footballer Gouramangi Singh with Amitabh Bachchan

Photograph: Gouramangi Singh/Facebook