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List of Celebrity Co-Owners in IPL Franchises

Famous celebrities, actors, and high-profile individuals who hold co-ownership stakes in IPL teams.

6 itemsUpdated Mar 30, 2026

From the very first IPL season in 2008, celebrity ownership has been central to the league's glamour and appeal. Shah Rukh Khan (KKR) and Preity Zinta (PBKS) were among the original owners and have remained highly visible throughout. Juhi Chawla co-owns KKR alongside her husband Jay Mehta. The IPL's mix of cricket and Bollywood star power is one of its key differentiators from other T20 leagues globally.

#	Name	Team	Since	Stake	Co owners
1	Shah Rukh Khan Kolkata Knight Riders – Red Chillies Entertainment Bollywood's biggest star co-owns KKR via Red Chillies Entertainment (55% stake) since the IPL's inception in 2008. SRK's star power has made KKR one of the most globally recognised IPL franchises.	Kolkata Knight Riders	2,008	55% (via Red Chillies Entertainment)	Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta
2	Juhi Chawla Kolkata Knight Riders Veteran Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla has co-owned KKR alongside Shah Rukh Khan and her husband Jay Mehta since 2008. She is a visible presence at IPL matches.	Kolkata Knight Riders	2,008	—	Shah Rukh Khan, Jay Mehta
3	Preity Zinta Punjab Kings (PBKS) Bollywood actress Preity Zinta is the most high-profile face of Punjab Kings. A passionate co-owner since 2008, she is regularly seen cheering from the stands.	Punjab Kings	2,008	—	Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Karan Paul
4	Lachlan Murdoch Rajasthan Royals (former co-owner) Lachlan Murdoch, chairman and CEO of Fox Corporation and son of Rupert Murdoch, was a co-owner of Rajasthan Royals. His involvement gave the franchise strong global media connections.	Rajasthan Royals	—	—	—
5	Kavya Maran Sunrisers Hyderabad – Sun TV Network Kavya Maran, daughter of media mogul Kalanithi Maran, is the public face of Sunrisers Hyderabad. She actively participates in team auctions and matches, gaining popularity with fans.	Sunrisers Hyderabad	2,013	—	—
6	Nita Ambani Mumbai Indians – Reliance Industries Nita Ambani, philanthropist and wife of Mukesh Ambani, is the face of the Mumbai Indians ownership. She plays an active role in the franchise's management and culture.	Mumbai Indians	2,008	—	—

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

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