Shah Rukh Khan meets ‘Dada’: SRK’s Salt-and-Pepper look steals show at Eden Gardens
IPL 2026: Shah Rukh Khan in his salt and pepper look steals the show as he visits Eden Gardens to watch KKR VS PBKS IPL match. Shah Rukh Khan also meets Sourav Ganguly; several videos of the two went viral online.
There are surely moments in cricket that goes beyond boundaries and scoreboard. One such moment was recently happened during Kolkata Knight Riders VS Punjab Kings IPL 2026 match on April 6.
The iconic Shah Rukh Khan, fondly called the Badshah of Bollywood, turned an ordinary IPL evening into pure magic as he arrived at Eden Gardens with his daughter Suhana Khan to cheer for his team, Kolkata Knight Riders.
The moment Shah Rukh stepped into the stadium, the energy shifted. Fans erupted in cheers, phones went up, and suddenly, it wasn’t just a cricket match it was an event. Suhana, by his side, added to the charm, making it a perfect blend of Bollywood glamour and cricket excitement.
When 'King' met the 'Prince of Bengal'
One of the highlights of the evening was Shah Rukh’s warm meeting with cricket legend Sourav Ganguly. The video of their interaction, shared by KKR on social media, instantly went viral. Captioned “When the KING met the PRINCE OF BENGAL,” it sparked a wave of nostalgia and excitement among fans.
Social media couldn’t keep calm comments poured in, ranging from calls to bring “Dada” back to KKR to fans calling the moment a “fairytale reunion.” It was one of those rare crossovers where cricket and cinema felt like one big celebration.
Rain plays spoilsport
Unfortunately, nature had other plans. The match against Punjab Kings couldn’t go far. After Ajinkya Rahane chose to bat, KKR stumbled early at 25/2 in just a few overs, thanks to quick strikes from Xavier Bartlett. But before the game could build momentum, a wet outfield forced officials to call it off.
What’s next for the King of Bollywood?
Off the field, Shah Rukh is busy shooting for his upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The film is already creating buzz, with reports suggesting a star-studded cast including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, and Rani Mukerji, among others. The first look featuring Shah Rukh in a dark, intense avatar with silver hair and a bloodied face has already set expectations sky-high.