With actor Deepika Padukone cheeringfor Shah Rukh Khan owned KKR in the inaugural match, the King Khan todaypromised to egg on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in this IPL season when theyare not up against KKR.
Deepika is from Bangalore.
"It is really great to have Deepika with us. Yesterday she performedreally well in the opening ceremony, after that she agreed to stay back andcheer for KKR. So I have decided that in this IPL season when RCB is not upagainst KKR, I will cheer for RCB along with Deepika," said an elated ShahRukh.
With KKR registering a six wicket-win against Delhi Daredevils in the inauguralmatch of IPL season six, Kolkata today erupted in joy as KKR fans celebratedthe victory by dancing the streets and cheering for the home team.
"It has been really wonderful. Kolkata has always been kind to KKR. We arelooking forward to carry forward from here. We also try to give back...
"As the city has always been supportive to us, we also try to give backwhat we are best at and that is entertainment," SRK said during the postmatch interaction.