If you thought Bollywood knew how to throw a party, wait until you mix it with slam dunks and rap beats! The inaugural BUDX NBA House took over Dome, SVP Stadium in Worli, and let’s just say—it was nothing but net on Day 1. The blend of Bollywood, basketball, and beats brought Mumbai’s energy to all-new heights.
Headlining the madness were Disha Patani and Badshah, who turned up the heat—on and off the court. The 3v3 Celebrity Game saw stars ditch the glam for game mode. Coached by NBA legends Gary Payton and Derek Fisher, celebs like Rannvijay Singha, Varun Sood, and even Anand S Ahuja showed they’ve got more than just flash—they’ve got hops too. Team Payton brought the fury and walked away with the W, but honestly, fashion and flair won the night.
As the sneakers cooled down, the sound system fired up. Hip-hop firebrand Hanumankind & Friends (featuring Parimal Shais and Kalmi) dropped bars harder than a LeBron dunk. Add in sets by Bombay Mami and Stick No Bills, and it felt more like Brooklyn than Worli. And let’s not forget the hype from Sacramento Kings mascot Slamson, the Kings Dancers, and the mind-blowing Kings dunk team, who literally flew across the court.
Oh, and yes—you could get this close to the legendary Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Selfies? Mandatory. Bragging rights? Permanent.
With Day 2 underway, fans are still buzzing from the high-energy blend of sport, style, and swag. If Day 1 was a slam dunk, Day 2 might just be an alley-oop straight to the heart of NBA fandom in India.