PremiumIPL 2024 - Beyond Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta; THESE celebrities have flocked stadiums across India
Let's take a look at the actors who have added glitz and glamour to the 17th edition of the IPL.
Celebrities present for various IPL 2024 matches
Last Updated: 09.08 PM, Apr 15, 2024
The excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 continues to grip the nation, with the cash-rich tournament attracting a flurry of die-hard cricket fans to fill the stadiums. Adding to the glamour of the tournament are celebrities who grace stadiums across India.
While Bollywood actors like Preity Zinta and Shah Rukh Khan have been frequent visitors to the stands due to their ownership of teams like Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) respectively, there are also other actors from the various film industries of India attending to support their favourite teams.
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Whether they're cheering for their favourite teams or participating in the festivities, celebrities do bring an extra layer of excitement to the IPL matches. Let's take a look at the actors who have added glitz and glamour to the 17th edition of the IPL.
Shah Rukh Khan
The King of Bollywood surely knows how to cheer for his team and excite the fans when watching the game live. He especially makes sure to attend the games at KKR's home ground, Eden Gardens, often wearing a purple shirt and a cap adorned with the KKR logo. Additionally, he even makes sure to visit both the home and visiting team players after the game.
Preity Zinta
The co-owner of PBKS seems to defy ageing as fans continue to fall for her pretty smile whenever the camera pans to her in the stands. Her photos go viral almost every time her team plays, and many feel disheartened to see her sad if her side ends up on the losing end. However, Preity Zinta's cheers are always loud and proud when she is at the stadiums.
AbRam Khan, Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday
Shah Rukh Khan's son, AbRam, brought extra excitement with his presence at the stadium while Bollywood actress Ananya Panday, a good friend of Suhana Khan, also joined them. The trio has also shown their support for KKR in previous editions.
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Rahul Bose and Raima Sen
The KKR had ample support especially against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as actor Rahul Bose and Raima Sen also made their presence felt. The two were seen wearing glares and all smiles, especially after KKR went on to win the game.
Brahmanandam
During the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match, the Uppal stadium saw the presence of many politicians and film celebrities, including actor Brahmanandam. SRH even posted a sweet caption saying, "He's made us smile for decades, but we gave him something to smile about" after their win over CSK.
Daggubati Venkatesh
Another actor present during the SRH vs CSK clash was Daggubati Venkatesh, known as an OG member of the Orange Army. He has been cheering the team on for a long time.
Vijay Deverakonda
The actor and his brother, Anand, watched the game as SRH broke the highest scoring record against Mumbai Indians (MI). The Deverakonda brothers cheered for their home team and enjoyed the match, during which SRH scored 275 runs.
Kareena Kapoor Khan, Neha Dhupia, Angad Bedi, Abhishek Bachchan and John Abraham
The match between MI and CSK at the iconic Wankhede Stadium saw a flurry of actors showing their support for the cricketers. Neha and Kareena were twinning in white T-shirts, while Angad, Abhishek Bachchan, and John Abraham were seen cheering on the sidelines.
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Athiya Shetty
During the match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), skipper KL Rahul's wife and actor Athiya Shetty was seen sitting among the crowd, cheering for her husband and his team. Photos of her at the stadium soon went viral among fans.
Anu Malik
Cheering for MI, but in Hyderabad, was singer Anu Malik. In his fluorescent green T-shirt and green glasses, he became a hot topic when the camera captured him in the stadium.