The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 title in a thrilling final against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The victory was met with widespread celebrations, especially from Bollywood stars and cricket legends who took to social media to congratulate Shah Rukh Khan, KKR's co-owner, on this remarkable achievement.

Bollywood Cheers for KKR

Bollywood luminaries including Preity Zinta, Ranveer Singh, and Karan Johar were quick to express their joy and admiration for the team. Ranveer Singh posted an enthusiastic message on Instagram Stories, tagging KKR and Shah Rukh Khan, saying, "Congrats on a glorious campaign. A true team effort." Kartik Aaryan also shared his congratulations by reposting KKR's official Instagram post and tagging Shah Rukh with the message, "Congratulations to the champions."

Karan Johar, known for his close friendship with Shah Rukh, shared a photo capturing Shah Rukh’s iconic open-arms pose from the match, accompanied by a heartfelt note, "Bhai ka victory! @iplt20 ka trophy mil gaya. Badhai ho. Love you bhai!"

Preity Zinta and Other Celebrities React

Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings and a close friend of Shah Rukh, tweeted her congratulations, celebrating KKR's third IPL title. She wrote, "Congratulations for such an incredible win and your third IPL title @KKRiders @iamsrk @iam_juhi. Hard Luck @SunRisers. You guys were great throughout the tournament..."

Singer Sophie Choudry expressed her excitement on Twitter, praising the team's performance throughout the season and giving a special mention to Shreyas Iyer and Shah Rukh Khan.

Cricket Legends Applaud

The cricketing world also joined in the celebrations. KKR captain Shreyas Iyer gave a special shout-out to Shah Rukh, acknowledging his inspirational presence, tweeting, "Special mention to the heartbeat of this team @iamsrk! Thank you for all your words of inspiration and encouragement."

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina congratulated both teams, highlighting KKR's deserving victory and inquiring humorously about the location of the celebration party. Yuvraj Singh commended KKR's outstanding performance throughout the season and acknowledged the crucial roles played by Gautam Gambhir and Shah Rukh Khan in their success.

A Memorable Triumph

KKR's victory in IPL 2024 has not only added another trophy to their cabinet but has also showcased the unity and dedication of the team, backed by the unwavering support of their co-owner Shah Rukh Khan. The joyous reactions from celebrities and cricketers alike underscore the widespread admiration for KKR’s remarkable journey to becoming champions once again.