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Jaideep Ahlawat's "Virat Lamha" Fan Moment with Kohli Before IPL 2026

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat shared a photo from his first meeting with cricketer Virat Kohli, calling it a "Virat Lamha" just before the IPL 2026 season begins. Kohli has also been in the news for adding a new tattoo to his collection, revealed by Aliens Tattoo studio. On the field, Kohli is on the verge of becoming the first player to score 9,000 runs in IPL history. He is also approaching the milestone of 10,000 T20 runs for a single franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Key Points: Jaideep Ahlawat Meets Virat Kohli Ahead of IPL 2026 Season

  • Actor shares fan moment with Kohli
  • Kohli reveals new tattoo before IPL
  • Kohli nears 9,000 IPL runs milestone
  • He eyes 10,000 T20 runs for RCB
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Jaideep Ahlawat meets King Kohli ahead of IPL 2026; calls it "Virat Lamha"

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat shares a special "Virat Lamha" with cricketer Virat Kohli just before IPL 2026 kick-off. See the photo and Kohli's milestones.

Jaideep Ahlawat meets King Kohli ahead of IPL 2026; calls it "Virat Lamha"
"Virat Lamha... It was so amazing to finally meet you. - Jaideep Ahlawat"

New Delhi, March 27

Actor Jaideep Ahlawat seems to have had a fan moment of his own just ahead of the IPL 2026 season, as he finally met cricketer Virat Kohli.

Taking to Instagram on Friday, the 'Paatal Lok' actor shared a picture posing with the star batter. Along with the photo, he described meeting Kohli for the first time as a special moment and thanked him for taking the time out.

He captioned the picture: "Virat Lamha... Just a day before the kick-off of IPL 2026. It was so amazing to finally meet you. Thank you for your time, Capt."

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Meanwhile, Kohli has also been making headlines off the field. Just days before the start of IPL 2026, the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper added a new tattoo to his collection. The design, inked on his left arm, was revealed by tattoo studio Aliens Tattoo, giving fans a closer look at the artwork.

On the cricket front, all eyes are now on Kohli as he gears up for another crucial IPL season. The star batter currently has 8,661 runs in 267 IPL matches, including eight centuries and 63 fifties. He is now within touching distance of becoming the first player in IPL history to reach the 9,000-run mark.

Apart from this, he is also nearing another milestone. With 9,085 runs across the IPL and the now-defunct Champions League T20 for RCB, Kohli is on track to become the first player to score 10,000 runs for a single franchise in T20 cricket.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's so cool to see celebrities being fans too. Jaideep's caption "Virat Lamha" is actually quite sweet. Two legends from different fields sharing a moment. The crossover content we didn't know we needed!
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Aditi M
Respectfully, while I'm a huge fan of Virat's cricket, the constant media coverage of every single thing he does—a new tattoo, meeting a fan (even a famous one)—feels a bit excessive. The focus should purely be on his performance on the 22 yards. The milestones mentioned are what truly matter.
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Rohit P
10,000 runs for a single franchise! That's insane loyalty and consistency. We take you for granted sometimes, King. Whatever tattoo he gets, he's already permanently inked his name in cricket history. Can't wait for the first match!
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Priyanka N
Jaideep sir's excitement is all of us! 😄 Meeting Virat is a dream for millions. Just hope he asked him about the secret behind that fitness. On a side note, "Virat Lamha" is a much better caption than most PR-generated stuff. Feels genuine.
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Karthik V
The numbers are mind-boggling. 8661 runs... he's a machine. As a cricket stats nerd, the 9000 IPL run milestone is the one I'm waiting for. He'll probably get it in the first few matches itself. The man defines modern Indian batting.

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