Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shahrukh Khan was in attendance for the Qualifier 1 match played on May 21, 2024, between KKR and SRH. He cheered his team on and was even caught by cameras celebrating SRH’s collapse late in the first innings.
Following the match, with a heart full of joy, Shahrukh Khan slipped into the live show aired by the JioCinema Hindi commentators. Former cricketers Aakash Chopra, Parthiv Patel and Suresh Raina were given an analysis of the match when the Bollywood Superstar stumbled into the scene.
The interruption was unintentional as Shah Rukh and his family were leading the lap of honor. While Suhana spotted the live shoot and moved his brother to the side, the Bollywood star apologized as soon he realized the mistake. Folding hands he said, “I am sorry” and hugged Chopra, Patel and Raina to show his respect for the show. The video went viral, fans and celebrities applauding the down to earth gesture of the superstar.
Continuing the show, Akash remarked, “Oh, what a man! Legend! He did not even realize that he walked into the show. He was very apologetic, but I said, ‘You made our day. You are the showstopper.”
Later Suresh Raina also posted number of pictures from the incident on X, captioned,“It was wonderful catching up with the always humble @iamsrk today. Despite his superstar status, he maintains his down-to-earth demeanor, showcasing humility in every interaction. Congratulations to KKR for making it to the finals! #KKR”
Meanwhile KKR’s captain Shreyas Iyer also had words of praise for the 6,300 crore worth Bollywood icon.
Iyer on SRK
Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer also shared his views on Shah Rukh’s impactful disposition and demeanor, “His presence in the team adds zest to the team environment. The attitude and approach of the team automatically change,” said Iyer.
With Shahrukh as their celebrity cheerleader, KKR will be aiming to add a third IPL title on Sunday, May 26. They await in the final with one of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad fighting for a chance to meet them.
Tabinda Mir is a writer from Kashmir. She is an English Honours graduate and her interests primarily dwell in poetry and sports writing. She likes to cover Cricket as an avid fan. Apart from sports, her other publications include articles, poems and a letter to summer in the book titled, “Under The Summer Skies”.
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