Shah Rukh Khans's Heartwarming Gesture Wins Heart As He Embraces Rishabh Pant in Viral IPL Moment

Shah Rukh Khan, often seen cheering for his team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the IPL matches, met Rishabh Pant, the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC), after KKR's victory over DC. It was a heartwarming moment captured in videos and pictures that quickly spread on social media.

Shah Rukh Khan's Meet with Rishabh Pant

In one video, Shah Rukh was seen congratulating his team and other players personally after KKR's win. He then approached Rishabh Pant, who was sitting on the field after the match. Instead of standing up, Rishabh relaxed as Shah Rukh hugged him and planted a kiss on his head.

#SRK is a beacon of love, spreading joy and happiness wherever he goes! 📸🫶❣️#ShahRukhKhan #SpreadLove pic.twitter.com/9PpgQlOFap

— GlamWorldTalks (@GlamWorldTalks) April 4, 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) shared a video of Shah Rukh meeting players from both teams after the match. He applauded players like Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, and Ishant Sharma for their performances.

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Shah Rukh Khan's manager, Pooja Dadlani, also attended the match between KKR and DC. KKR's social media team posted videos of Shah Rukh cheering for the team, adding the iconic Don theme track to make the footage more exciting. Shah Rukh, wearing a purple shirt, seemed thrilled as KKR performed exceptionally well.

SRK and Rishabh Pant's interaction is breaking the internet! Pant stands to greet SRK, but SRK insists he stay seated. Simplicity of SRK makes him the most lovable celebrity in the world ❤️#ShahRukhKhan #DCvsKKR#RishabhPant #Whatsapp pic.twitter.com/9swBDLRCdB

— RanaJi🏹 (@RanaTells) April 4, 2024

Rishabh Pant, who recently returned to cricket after surviving a car accident, showcased his talent during the match against KKR. Despite a disappointing return innings, he bounced back with back-to-back half-century scores, making him one of the top run-scorers in the league.

As for the match, KKR posted a massive total of 272/7, thanks to explosive performances by players like Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh. DC's run-chase fell short, and they were bowled out for 166. Sunil Narine received the 'Player of the Match' award for his fifty.

Shah Rukh Khan's recent movie, "Dunki," focuses on the issue of immigration. The film features a talented cast, including Boman Irani, Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Vikram Kochhar, Anil Grover, and Shah Rukh Khan himself. While the film received mixed reviews, Shah Rukh Khan has not announced his next project yet.

- PTC PUNJABI