Virat Kohli has been ranked as India's most valuable celebrity by Fortune India, with a brand value of Rs 3,542 crore. The list, compiled with Interbrand, considers factors like engagement and trust. Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas follow in the top three.
Lalit Modi shared that Shah Rukh Khan was initially hesitant to buy the Kolkata Knight Riders due to his lack of cricket knowledge and the high investment cost. A $5 million sponsorship deal with a mobile company for front-shirt placement eased his financial concerns, leading him to purchase the team.
Sunil Narine became only the third bowler in IPL history to take 200 wickets during KKR's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, also becoming the first player to achieve the milestone for a single franchise. KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan celebrated the achievement with a heartfelt social media post, calling Narine a 'magician' and praising his 15-season loyalty to the franchise.
Shah Rukh Khan’s explosive 2012 altercation at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium—one of the Indian Premier League’s most controversial off-field moments—has resurfaced, with former Assistant Commissioner of Police Iqbal Shaikh now calling it a case of “miscommunication” that spiralled out of control. Recounting the high-voltage night, Shaikh revealed he was on duty when the situation escalated shortly after the match ended, following a minor disagreement between security personnel and the actor’s group.
Abhijeet Bhattacharya, the playback singer known for being one of Shah Rukh Khan's signature voices in the '90s and early 2000s, has spoken about their fallout, attributing it to Shah Rukh's ego and his own self-respect. He expressed hurt over the absence of an apology, particularly regarding his experience during 'Main Hoon Na'. Abhijeet said he felt overlooked despite being present and emphasized his stance stems from emotional investment rather than ego. He left the door open for reconciliation, stating no one can give Shah Rukh the voice he can. Currently, their relationship is limited to brief hello or hi greetings.
Riddhi Dogra, who gained popularity through reality show The 50, shared her experience playing Shah Rukh Khan's mother in Jawan. In a podcast with Pinkvilla, she revealed her excitement about the role, recalling how the 10-year-old fan in her convinced her to take the opportunity. She discussed the challenges of looking older for the role and director Atlee's plan to make audiences question why a young girl plays an older character.
Aamir Khan has expressed his eagerness to work with Shah Rukh Khan in a film, revealing they've discussed collaboration but haven't found the right project. He noted that while Shah Rukh has worked with Salman and Salman has worked with Aamir, Shah Rukh and Aamir have never starred together. Aamir suggested about a year ago that all three Khans should do a movie together, calling the combination 'massive.' The three appeared in cameo roles in Aryan Khan's web series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' in 2025.
Pooja Dadlani, long-time manager of Shah Rukh Khan, along with her husband Hitesh Prakash Gurnani and father Mohan Seoram Dadlani, has invested in three apartments in Mumbai’s Bandra area, with the total transaction value pegged at Rs 38.21 crore. The investment has been structured across the family, with Pooja Dadlani, her husband, and her father purchasing one apartment each.
Pen Marudhar has acquired the all-India theatrical distribution rights of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King' for Rs 250 crores, one of the biggest deals of the year. The film, mounted on a massive budget of Rs 400 crores and starring Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan and others, is slated for Christmas 2026 release.
