Viral: Shah Rukh Khan picks discarded KKR flags from floor after IPL match; wins hearts

Edited By: Kirtika Katira WION Web Team
Kolkata, India Updated: Apr 15, 2024, 02:18 PM(IST)

Shah Rukh Khan Photograph:( Instagram )

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KKR defeated LSG for the first time in Indian Premier League (IPL) history on Sunday and registered an eight-wicket win.

As Kolkata Knight Riders won their IPL match against Lucknow Super Giantsat yesterday at Eden Gardens, Shah Rukh Khan, his daughter Suhana Khan and son AbRam cheered for the team and gushed over the victorious players. They were seen congratulating the team caption, Shreyas Iyer, and waving at KKR fans before heading out of the stadium. 

Meanwhile, a video of SRK picking fallen KKR flags from the stadium's floor surfaced online and instantly went viral. Netizens were all praise for the star for respecting the team's flag and his humble nature. 

Sharing a video on X, a user wrote, "Throughout the match, Shah Rukh Khan was picking up the KKR flags which fell on the ground. @KKRiders is so close to his heart. And such small gestures are the reason why SRK is king of hearts."

Another user commented, "Most down to earth ka meaning & live example was our @KKRiders owner @iamsrk himself taking #KKR Flags after yesterday's match in the stadium." A third post read, "SRK is the most humble actor on the planet."

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KKR defeated LSG for the first time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday and registered an eight-wicket win.

On the work front, SRK was last seen in Dunki as Hardy Singh. The film also starred Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, and Boman Irani. At the box office, Dunki has a worldwide collection of $57 million.

Meanwhile, rumours are rife that SRK is planning to work with Sandeep Reddy Vanga for an upcoming project. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, a source revealed, "SRK and Sandeep are definitely going to join hands. SRK was truly impressed with Animal and wanted to work with a Telugu director for a magnum opus."

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