IPL 2024: Shah Rukh Khan, the Bollywood actor and co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), made headlines on Saturday, March 23, when he was caught on camera smoking at the IPL 2024 match in Kolkata. In the third match of the 2024 Indian Premier League at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, KKR defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a margin of four runs. KKR batted first and scored a huge 208-7 in a thrilling match. SRH answered with a score of 204-7, narrowly missing the mark.
Shah Rukh’s History with Smoking at IPL Matches
Shah Rukh Khan might face consequences for smoking in public, even though he would be happy with his team’s victory. It’s worth noting that the Bollywood actor has previously been caught smoking during an IPL match.
Past Incident
In the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, during an Indian Premier League match between KKR and Rajasthan Royals, SRK was also captured on camera smoking during the 2012 season.
Anand Singh, who owned a cricket academy in Jaipur, lodged a complaint against Shah Rukh. In accordance with the Rajasthan Prohibition of Smoking Act, 2000, which forbids smoking in public areas, he filed a lawsuit against the actor.