Veteran Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, currently playing a key role for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, recently made an appearance on The Ranveer Show podcast. In a candid chat with host Ranveer Allahbadia, the 34-year-old opened up about his admiration for Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan and how it shaped his early IPL loyalties.
During the podcast, the swing specialist revealed he was a fan of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the inaugural IPL season in 2008 all because of Shah Rukh Khan’s association with the franchise.
Bhuvi praised the superstar for his charm and humility, saying, "In 2008, I supported KKR due to Shah Rukh Khan - he is so humble, talks very normally like a best friend". He also listed some of his all-time favorite SRK films, including Ram Jaane, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Koyla, and Duplicate,
Bhuvneshwar Kumar reveals buying car from first IPL Contract
Speaking on a podcast, Bhuvneshwar Kumar also revealed what he bought with the money from his first-ever IPL contract. "I had taken a car (from first IPL contract) But I do not remember if it was before or after the contract. I had taken a swift. I do not have the wish for having anything flashy," he said.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar & RCB's performance in IPL 2025
Bhuvneshwar, who was snapped up by RCB for a hefty ₹10.75 crore in the latest auction after parting ways with Sunrisers Hyderabad, is quietly making an impact this season. He has taken six wickets from five matches at a decent economy of 7.84.
As of now, RCB sit third on the points table with four wins from six games. They next face Punjab Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18, with Bhuvneshwar likely to play a crucial role once again. From idolizing Shah Rukh Khan to now holding his own in one of the world’s most demanding T20 leagues, Bhuvi’s journey continues to inspire
