Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is one of the most successful and glamorous IPL franchises — owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan (Red Chillies Entertainment), actress Juhi Chawla, and her husband Jay Mehta. Founded in 2008, KKR has won three IPL titles (2012, 2014, 2024) and plays home matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata — one of the world’s largest cricket stadiums.
| Franchise | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Owners | Shah Rukh Khan (Red Chillies Ent) + Juhi Chawla + Jay Mehta |
| Home Ground | Eden Gardens, Kolkata (~68,000 capacity) |
| IPL Titles | 3 (2012, 2014, 2024) |
Who Owns Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata Knight Riders is jointly owned by Shah Rukh Khan (via Red Chillies Entertainment), Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta (Juhi’s husband). SRK is the most visible face of KKR and deeply involved in the franchise’s culture. KKR also owns Cape Town Spitfires (SA20) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ILT20), making it one of the most globalised cricket franchise groups. See also: Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
