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19 March 2024

IPL 7 fixer Shah Rukh: Virat Kohli ready to marry Anushka Sharma

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and Indian cricketer Virat Kohli on stage during the IPL 7 opening ceremony. (Pic: @SRKArgentina)

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By Ajanta Paul

Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan is an actor, entrepreneur, ambassador of multiple brands but last night (April 15) in Abu Dhabi it has been revealed that SRK is also a "match-fixer".

Well, not a fixer of the game but he is into match making.

(Twitter: @KKRiders)

Amidst fireworks and high voltage performances during the IPL 7 opening ceremony at the Emirates Palace, Shah Rukh Khan conducted a mock Swayamvar for the much-in-demand Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli.

Swayamvar is an ancient Indian practice of choosing a husband, from among a list of suitors, by a girl of marriagable age.

But here Kohli was in a spot and was asked to choose his potential bride.

Kohli has been receiving marriage proposals on social media so SRK decided to make the star batsman's life easier.

(Twitter: @DelhiDaredevils)

The 'Chennai Express' actor advocated for all eight contenders but guess who Kohli pick - his rumoured girlfriend and actress Anushka Sharma.

So the gossip world can now breathe easy as Virat has openly declared his intentions and there is no contention about his preferred lady.

During the gala dinner, which served the purpose of an opening ceremony, Shah Rukh Khan and actress Deepika Padukone presented a dazzling performance.

(Twitter: @DelhiDaredevils)

With an array of Bollywood mesh-up song and dance routine act both the actors entertained VIP guests, dignitaries, IPL officials and teams in the gala dinner; compensating the absence of the usual pomp and pageantry during an opening ceremony.

(Twitter: @DelhiDaredevils)

The reigning queen of Bollywood and five-hit wonder Deepika looked heavenly as she performed on various hit songs from her movies.

Deepika shimmered on stage as she transformed and changed from one costume to the other leaving the audiences in awe.

(Twitter: @KKRiders)

With his popular 'Don' dialogue and fireworks to herald the coming of a king, Shah Rukh Khan took control of the stage and handpicked his victims grilling them with utmost glee.

There is no match to SRK's one-liners, charm and wit - and this gala dinner stands testimony. 

(Twitter:‏@ChennaiIPL)

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni tried his best to stay 'cool' and match with the movie star.

Shane Watson of Rajasthan Royals was made to sing, play guitar and follow some absurd antics of the Bollywood actor. 

(Twitter: @rajasthanroyals)

Shah Rukh then made all the eight IPL team captains come on stage and perform his famous "Lungi Dance" from 'Chennai Express'.

After the gala dinner Shah Rukh Khan tweeted: "Big thanks to Shane Virat & Dhoni for being so sporting on stage. Great sportsman & even greater sporting spirit. Thanks Abu Dhabi & IPL."

With fireworks and the signing of a pledge to keep the integrity of the game, IPL 7 was declared open.