📌 Key Points
- Jaideep Ahlawat’s picture with Virat Kohli sparks fan frenzy ahead of IPL 2026.
- Fans celebrate the meeting of ‘two GOATs’ and ‘kings’ from different fields.
- RCB aims to defend its IPL title in 2026 after winning in 2025.
- Jaideep Ahlawat joins Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’, releasing December 24.
Jaideep Ahlawat’s recent photo with Virat Kohli has ignited social media. The image, posted ahead of IPL 2026, shows the actor meeting the cricket superstar, much to the delight of their fans.
Ahlawat’s ‘Virat Lamha’ Goes Viral
Bollywood actor Jaideep Ahlawat sent social media into a frenzy after sharing a picture with Indian cricketer Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2026. The actor expressed his excitement about meeting the cricket star, calling the moment absolutely thrilling. Fans, meanwhile, cannot keep calm.
Fans could not keep calm after seeing the picture. One fan wrote, “Two goats in one frame.” Another commented, “just two Kings maximising their joint slay.” Another wrote, “superstars from different departments in one frame.” Another fan wrote, “when Hathiram Chaudhary met King Kohli. King in swarg lok.” Another commented, “Waoh 2 dhurandar in one frame.” Another comment read, “Two Masters of their field in single frame.”
Fans React to the Star-Studded Meeting
IPL 2026 will see Virat Kohli and his team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), begin their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB emerged as the winners in 2025 after beating Punjab Kings. Fans are now expecting them to defend their title this year as well.
The actor is now set to be a part of Shah Rukh Khan’s King. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film also stars Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan in lead roles, along with Raghav Juyal, Saurabh Shukla and Arshad Warsi, among others, in key roles. The film is currently under production and is scheduled to be released in theatres on 24 December.
Ahlawat Joins Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’
Jaideep had earlier said in an interview with Lallantop that while Siddharth hesitated to cast him in the film, Shah Rukh stepped in and asked him to be a part of it. He revealed that even though the role is small, he could not say no to King Khan.
The viral image highlights the crossover appeal of Bollywood and cricket. Fans eagerly await both IPL 2026 and Ahlawat’s role in ‘King,’ showcasing excitement for both sports and cinema.
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