Shah Rukh Khan bought KKR in 2008. The actor has remained the face of the team for 16 years now.

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Lalit Modi Interview Drops On Eve Of Mega Auction, Says Shah Rukh Khan Is 'Pillar Of IPL'

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Businessman Lalit Modi recently shared how getting Shah Rukh Khan for IPL was important in boosting the viewership. He further revealed that the actor's now co-owned team, KKR, was never his first choice.

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Lalit Modi reveals Shah Rukh Khan's first choice wasn't Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL teams; says, "His first choice was Mumbai Indians"

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Shah Rukh Khan didn't want to buy KKR but this IPL team - Lalit Modi makes surprising revelation

Mumbai Mumbai:�Indian Premier League aka IPL founder Lalit Modi sat down for a rare interview ahead of the IPL Mega Auction 2025 on Sunday. In the interview, Lalit reminisced about the beginning of one of the biggest cricket tournaments in the world. During the conversation, Lalit recalled several anecdotes, including the story of Shah Rukh Khan attending the tournament. In the interview, Lalit termed Shahrukh as the 'pillar' of the IPL and cred…

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Last Updated:November 24, 2024, 00:22 IST Shah Rukh Khan bought KKR in 2008. The actor has remained the face of the team for 16 years now.  
Shah Rukh Khan is the co-owner of IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). (Pic: X)  Indian Premiere League aka IPL founder Lalit Modi sat down for a rare interview ahead of the IPL mega auction 2025, set to take place on Sunday. In the interview, Lalit revisited the inception of what is now one of the biggest…

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has transformed cricket into a global spectacle, blending sports with entertainment. At the heart of this revolution is Lalit Modi, the architect of the IPL, who recently shared insights about its inception and the pivotal role played by Shah Rukh Khan co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Lalit Modi’s revelation of Shah Rukh Khan’s first choice In a candid interview with Raj Shamani, Modi recounted the ear…

Lalit Modi Interview Drops On Eve Of Mega Auction, Says Shah Rukh Khan Is 'Pillar Of IPL'

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