Updated on: 06 May, 2024 11:23 AM IST |Shweta Shah
With some exciting tournaments coming in the next year, all sports fans are waiting with baited breath for the adrenaline rush to kick in. The Indian Premier League has already taken the internet by storm. Amidst the IPL auctions, lets have a look at Bollywood actors who own sports teams in India.
1. Abhishek Bachchan: Kabaddi
The Ghoomer actor is a proud owner of the Pro Kabaddi League's Jaipur Pink Panther. Abhishek Bachchan's interest in the sport peaked when he saw the real potential of Kabaddi players, whose talent needs to be exposed to the world.Along with being a fantastic actor, Abhishek also has a great sense of business. One should see him cheering for his team from the stands. He turns into a beast.
2. Taapsee Pannu: Badminton
Taapsee Pannu shares a major interest in sports, so much so that she would've been a sportsperson, if not an actor. She invested in the Premier Badminton League's Pune 7 Aces in 2018.In an interview, Taapsee said, “I love sports and always feel that if I wasn’t an actor, I would’ve aspired to become a sportsperson.”
3. Ranbir Kapoor: Football
The Animal actor is a massive football fan and loves to indulge in a competitive yet friendly game every now and then. His passion for sports made Ranbir Kapoor a proud owner of Mumbai City FC, a team in Mumbai's premier football league.Ranbir's team even won the cup in 2021.
4. Preity Zinta: Indian Premier League
You must be living under a rock if you haven't seen Preity Zinta cheering for Punjab in any of the matches. Amidst the IPL 2023 auctions, the actress comes with a great sense of responsibility and business acumen to bring in the best players on board.
5. Shah Rukh Khan: IPL
He's the jack and master of all aces. The Dunki actor comes with a great sportsman spirit and has created history by owning one of the finest teams in the IPL. Shah Rukh Khan becomes the life of a match whenever Kolkata is playing.
