For over a decade, Chaudhary served in the ICC International panel of Umpires and officiated in some of the biggest matches in world cricket.
Cricket fans have seen him raise the finger, signal a boundary and control tense moments on the field for years. But now, former Indian umpire Anil Chaudhary has stunned the fans with a completely different look for a Haryanvi music video. His “badass” appearance in the music video is going viral on social media.
Former umpire Anil Choudhary has started his career in Haryanvi music videos. pic.twitter.com/FcgRNxbLrx
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 2, 2026
After retiring from international cricket and Indian Premier League (IPL) umpiring in March 2025 after turning 60, Chaudhary has stepped into the world of entertainment. His latest move? An on-screen debut in the Haryanvi music video “Gloli Toh Chalegi” where he appears in a bold and intense avatar.
From White Coat to Fierce Screen Presence
For over a decade, Chaudhary served in the ICC International panel of Umpires and officiated in some of the biggest matches in world cricket. His final domestic assignment was the Ranji Trophy final in 2025 after which his umpiring journey came to an end.
In “Goli Toh Chalegi”, directed by Suman Guha and produced by Naresh Jha under Epic Films, Chaudhary appears in a strong and commanding role which caught the fans by surprise. The track has been sung by Diamond perfectly matches Chaudhary’s rugged screen presence. He is seen in the video flaunting a gun and smoking a cigar in a black leather jacket like a 80s Bollywood villain.
