Jaideep Ahlawat, the acclaimed actor, posted a special photo with cricket legend Virat Kohli online, calling their encounter a true ‘Virat lamha’ full of thrill. It happened right before IPL 2026 kicked off, and Jaideep couldn’t hide his joy at meeting his idol Kohli face-to-face after cheering him on for so long. From his powerful performances in ‘Paatal Lok’ and ‘Jaane Jaan’, the actor now bridges reels and real cricket glory, sparking excitement among fans of both worlds.
Jaideep Ahlawat shares ‘Virat lamha’ moment on social media
Jaideep took to social media to share his Kohli meet-up, grabbing the spotlight from film buffs and cricket followers. It showcases Jaideep Ahlawat’s genuine passion for the game and its top talents. In his post, he wrote, “Virat Lamha. Just a day before the kick-start of IPL2026. It was so amazing to meet you finally. Thank you for your time, Capt.”
Virat Kohli prepares for first IPL season as champion
Virat gears up for his first IPL season as a champion. Just before the action begins, he got a fresh tattoo added to his lineup, featuring a design that represents evolution, depth, and self-growth per the studio’s announcement. In IPL 2026, Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) kick off their title defence versus Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Jaideep Ahlawat’s upcoming film projects
On the work front, Jaideep Ahlawat was last seen in Sriram Raghavan’s film ‘Ikkis’. Up next, his upcoming projects include Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s ‘Hisaab’, Abhishek Pathak’s ‘Drishyam 3’, and Siddharth Anand’s ‘King’.
Details on Siddharth Anand’s ‘King’ starring Jaideep Ahlawat
‘King’ stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead, alongside Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and others, positioning it as a big‑cast ensemble. The film is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026, as a Christmas‑season theatrical event.
