IPL 2026: Which Bollywood Stars Own IPL Teams and Their Stake Percentages

Written by Karan Sharma

Shah Rukh Khan is the biggest Bollywood name in the IPL. His company Red Chillies Entertainment owns 55% of Kolkata Knight Riders. SRK turned KKR into a global sports brand.

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Juhi Chawla owns the remaining 45% stake in KKR. She is part of the team since 2008. Away from limelight, but deeply involved.

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Preity Zinta is the most visible IPL owner. She holds around 23% stake in Punjab Kings. Her energy on match days defines the team.

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Punjab Kings is owned by KPH Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd. Businessman Mohit Burman holds 48% stake. Preity Zinta and Ness Wadia share 23% each.

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Shilpa Shetty once owned Rajasthan Royals. She bought the team in 2009 with Raj Kundra. Legal issues forced them to exit.

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Bollywood brought fame and glamour to IPL. Today, corporates dominate ownership. But star power still fuels fan passion.

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