Jaideep Ahlawat recently shared a picture with Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, which quickly caught attention on social media. The photo was posted just before the start of IPL 2026, and it created a lot of excitement among fans.
In the picture, Virat Kohli is seen wearing a casual athleisure outfit, while Jaideep Ahlawat is dressed in a white shirt, beige trousers, and a jacket. Both are seen smiling, making it a simple but memorable moment. Along with the picture, Jaideep shared a caption expressing his happiness about meeting the cricketer. He wrote, “Virat Lamha (thrilling moment)” Just a day before the kick-start of IPL 2026. It was so amazing to meet you finally. Thank you for your time, Capt.”
After the post was shared, fans reacted quickly in the comments section. Many praised both personalities and shared their excitement. One fan wrote, “Two goats in one frame.” Another commented, “just two Kings maximising their joint slay.” Some others called them “superstars from different departments” and “Two Masters of their field in single frame.”
The meeting happened just before the start of IPL 2026. Virat Kohli will be playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are entering the tournament as defending champions. The team won the title in 2025 after defeating Punjab Kings. In IPL 2026, they are set to begin their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Fans are expecting a strong performance from the team this season as well.
On the work front, Jaideep Ahlawat was recently seen in the show Kohrra Season 2, where his appearance received positive feedback. The series also features Barun Sobti and Mona Singh in important roles.
Earlier this year, Jaideep was also part of the film Ikkis, directed by Sriram Raghavan, which starred Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra.
Looking ahead, he will be seen in the upcoming film King, starring Shah Rukh Khan. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and also features Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, and Suhana Khan. It is currently under production and is scheduled to release on 24 December.
Jaideep had earlier shared in an interview that although the role is small, he agreed to be part of the film after Shah Rukh Khan encouraged him.
Overall, the picture with Virat Kohli has added to the excitement of fans, bringing together two well known names from different fields.