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List of Bollywood Celebrities Connected to IPL Teams

Bollywood stars who own, co-own, or are closely associated with IPL franchise teams.

10 itemsUpdated Mar 30, 2026

The IPL has always blurred the line between cricket and Bollywood. Since 2008, several of India's biggest film stars have been among the franchise owners, turning matches into star-studded events. Shah Rukh Khan (KKR), Preity Zinta (PBKS), and Juhi Chawla (KKR) were founding celebrity owners. Over the years, many other Bollywood personalities have appeared as brand ambassadors, stakeholders, or close associates of franchises. This Bollywood glamour is considered a key reason for the IPL's mainstream crossover appeal.

#	Name	Team	Since	Connection
1	Shah Rukh Khan Owner – Kolkata Knight Riders SRK co-owns KKR via Red Chillies Entertainment since the IPL's first season in 2008. His presence has made KKR one of the most celebrated franchises globally. KKR have won 3 IPL titles.	Kolkata Knight Riders	2,008	Co-owner
2	Juhi Chawla Co-owner – Kolkata Knight Riders Actress Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta have co-owned KKR since 2008 alongside Shah Rukh Khan.	Kolkata Knight Riders	2,008	Co-owner
3	Preity Zinta Co-owner – Punjab Kings Actress Preity Zinta has co-owned Punjab Kings since 2008. Known for her enthusiastic presence in the stands, she is the most visible celebrity face of the franchise.	Punjab Kings	2,008	Co-owner
4	Nita Ambani Co-owner – Mumbai Indians Philanthropist and cultural icon Nita Ambani co-owns Mumbai Indians with her husband Mukesh Ambani. She plays an active role in team management and is a regular at matches.	Mumbai Indians	2,008	Co-owner (active)
5	Virat Kohli Brand Icon – Royal Challengers Bengaluru Though not an owner, Virat Kohli is inseparably linked to RCB as their longest-serving captain and brand icon. He was central to RCB winning their maiden IPL title in 2025.	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	—	Star player / brand icon
6	MS Dhoni Icon – Chennai Super Kings Though not an owner, MS Dhoni is the face of Chennai Super Kings, having led them to 5 IPL titles. His cult status means CSK's brand value is inseparably tied to his presence.	Chennai Super Kings	—	Iconic player & brand face
7	Hrithik Roshan Brand Ambassador – Various IPL campaigns Hrithik Roshan has appeared in multiple IPL-associated brand campaigns and events over the years, reflecting Bollywood's broader association with the league.	N/A (league-level)	—	Brand ambassador / IPL event appearances
8	Deepika Padukone IPL Opening Ceremony & Brand Face Deepika Padukone has performed at multiple IPL opening ceremonies and is associated with IPL brand events, embodying the league's Bollywood-cricket crossover.	N/A (league-level)	—	IPL event performer / brand ambassador
9	Ranveer Singh IPL Brand Ambassador & Opening Ceremony Ranveer Singh has been a prominent presence at IPL events, including opening ceremonies and brand campaigns. His energy and enthusiasm align closely with the IPL's entertainment-first ethos.	N/A (league-level)	—	IPL brand ambassador / event performer
10	Anushka Sharma Minor Stakeholder – Royal Challengers Bengaluru As the spouse of Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma is closely associated with RCB. She has been listed as a minor stakeholder in the franchise and is a prominent supporter.	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	—	Minor stakeholder / close associate

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 30, 2026.

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