Virat Kohli’s Spectacular Century Celebration at India vs. South Africa World Cup Match: A Tribute to Shah Rukh Khan

In a remarkable turn of events during the India vs. South Africa World Cup match, Virat Kohli, who marked his 35th birthday by achieving his 49th ODI century, paid a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The star cricketer surprised fans by passionately singing along to Shah Rukh’s chart-topping song “Chaleya” from his recent blockbuster movie “Jawan,” which resonated through the stadium speakers. As the live audience erupted into cheers, Virat momentarily transformed into Shah Rukh’s iconic pose, arms outstretched wide, capturing the hearts of fans.

Renowned film director Atlee, behind the success of “Jawan,” shared a video from a fan’s account showing Virat’s enchanting rendition of “Chaleya” on social media, accompanied by a caption expressing his astonishment with red heart emojis.

“Jawan” enthusiasts can now stream the movie on Netflix India, and one user’s account posted the same video, celebrating the moment with the caption, “King recognizes king,” followed by a sparkle emoji.

When one King predicted another King’s innings @imVkohli 👑 pic.twitter.com/EANT6lAHzG

— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) November 5, 2023

Notably, Netflix India unveiled a still from its latest promotional campaign, where Shah Rukh Khan announced “Jawan’s” OTT debut, coinciding with his own birthday earlier in the week. This announcement marked the initiation of the much-anticipated “Jawan x Virat” crossover.

Sharing Shah Rukh’s image from Netflix India, the caption read, “A gift for you, on my birthday,” while Netflix added its comment, “When one King predicted another King’s innings @imVkohli 👑 #INDvsSA.”

Adding to the excitement, Anushka Sharma, a prominent actor and Virat’s wife, extended her appreciation by sharing a picture of Virat’s historic 49th ODI century moment with a heartfelt message, “Apne birthday pe khud ko present 🏏💯.”

Interestingly, it’s worth mentioning that Anushka made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2008 romantic film “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi,” directed by Aditya Chopra, before becoming Virat Kohli’s life partner.