The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are one of the original eight franchises that participated in the inaugural IPL season in 2008. The team is co-owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her husband Jay Mehta under the Knight Riders Sports Private Ltd.
KKR played their first-ever IPL match on April 18, 2008, against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Bengaluru, where they secured a massive 140-run victory, powered by Brendon McCullum’s unbeaten 158 off 73 balls. The team won its first IPL title in 2012, under Gautam Gambhir’s captaincy. They secured their second championship in 2014, led by match-winning performances from Robin Uthappa, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell. After a decade-long gap, KKR claimed their third title in 2024 under Shreyas Iyer, with Gambhir as the mentor, dominating the season with only three losses.
Who are the KKR Owners in 2025?
As of 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continue to be co-owned by Red Chillies Entertainment, led by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, along with Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta, as per The Economic Times. The ownership group has been associated with KKR since the team's inception in 2008 when they purchased the franchise for $75.09 million (₹2.98 billion at the time). The team's name is inspired by the 1980s American TV series Knight Rider.
All KKR Owners 2025
Shah Rukh Khan, often called "Brand SRK," is a Bollywood superstar and businessman. He owns Red Chillies Entertainment, which co-owns Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Trinbago Knight Riders (CPL), as per The Economic Times. He is known for philanthropy, receiving awards from UNESCO and the World Economic Forum. He was also named one of the 50 greatest actors of all time and among Time’s most influential people. Gauri Khan is a successful interior designer and co-owner of Red Chillies Entertainment. Shah Rukh Khan has an estimated net worth of ₹6300 crores, as of March 2025 (via Forbes).
Juhi Chawla is a Bollywood actress known for hit films like Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Darr. Her husband, Jay Mehta, is a billionaire businessman and Chairman of The Mehta Group, which has investments in cement, packaging, sugar, horticulture, and engineering.
FAQs on KKR
A. KKR was founded on January 24, 2008.
A. Their home ground is Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
A. KKR has won three IPL titles (2012, 2014, 2024).
A. Ajinkya Rahane is the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders.
A. The team is owned by Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta.
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