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Ravindra Jadeja's 'Khamma Ghani' Welcome at Rajasthan Royals Goes Viral

Ravindra Jadeja received a grand welcome upon his return to the Rajasthan Royals franchise ahead of IPL 2026. A viral video shows him recreating Akshaye Khanna's famous "Assalamualaikum Lyaari" scene from the movie 'Dhurandhar', instead greeting fans with "Khamma Ghani, Rajasthan." Jadeja was part of the inaugural IPL-winning Rajasthan squad in 2008 under Shane Warne's captaincy. Preparations for the upcoming tournament are underway, with the BCCI announcing the first phase schedule from March 28 to April 12.

Key Points: Jadeja Recreates Akshaye Khanna's Viral Scene at RR Welcome

  • Jadeja returns to Rajasthan Royals
  • Recreates Akshaye Khanna's viral scene
  • Video receives enthusiastic fan reaction
  • Was part of RR's 2008 IPL win
  • IPL 2026 first phase schedule announced
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'Khamma Ghani, Rajasthan!': Jadeja recreates Akshaye Khanna's viral scene from 'Dhurandhar' after grand RR welcome

Ravindra Jadeja greeted Rajasthan Royals fans with a 'Dhurandhar' style 'Khamma Ghani' in a viral video ahead of IPL 2026. Watch here.

"Khamma Ghani, Rajasthan, in the same style as Akshaye Khanna's famous line - Ravindra Jadeja"

New Delhi, March 12

The 19th season of the IPL is coming soon, and just as the league begins to build momentum again, Rajasthan Royals fans already have a reason to cheer.

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja received a grand welcome as he returned to the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026.

A video shared by the official Rajasthan Royals account shows Jadeja performing a scene from the movie Dhurandhar.

In the clip, fans can be seen greeting him enthusiastically as he arrives. Stepping out of a car and onto the podium, the cricketer greets everyone in "Dhurandhar" style. Soon after getting on the stage, Jadeja says, "Khamma Ghani, Rajasthan," in the same style as Akshaye Khanna's famous line, "Assalamualaikum Lyaari," from the Ranveer Singh starrer.

Take a look

The video quickly went viral, with fans reacting enthusiastically online.

Ravindra Jadeja was part of the Rajasthan squad that lifted the inaugural IPL trophy in 2008 under the captaincy of the late Australian spinner Shane Warne. The all-rounder represented the franchise during the 2008 and 2009 seasons before moving to other teams in the years that followed.

In 2012, Jadeja joined the Chennai Super Kings and went on to spend more than a decade with the franchise.

Meanwhile, preparations for the upcoming tournament are underway across all franchises. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the schedule for the first phase of IPL 2026, which will run from March 28 to April 12. The full schedule will be released later, as three states are set to hold Assembly elections during the same period.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who started watching IPL from the first season, this feels like a full circle moment. The video was so fun! The 'Khamma Ghani' was perfectly delivered.
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Vikram M
Great to see him back in pink! But honestly, as a CSK fan for over a decade, it's going to feel strange seeing Jaddu in another jersey. He became a legend in yellow. Wishing him the best though.
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Priya S
Love the connection to the movie Dhurandhar! It's these little cultural touches that make IPL more than just cricket. Rajasthan's welcome was truly royal. 👑
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Rohit P
The vibe is already electric! Just hoping the BCCI sorts the full schedule soon. Elections always complicate things, but fans just want to watch good cricket.
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Michael C
Interesting move. Jadeja's experience will be invaluable for RR's younger players. His fielding alone can change games. Smart buy by the franchise.

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