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Actress Genelia D’Souza, who is currently promoting her upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par opposite Aamir Khan, recently shared her heartfelt reaction to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 victory.
Genelia D’Souza lauds Kohli’s classy tribute to ex- RCB players after IPL 2025 glory
In a conversation with Filmygyan, Genelia opened up about how deeply moving it was to watch Virat Kohli lift the trophy after an 18-year wait, especially the emotional gesture he made towards his former teammates. She recalled being touched by Kohli’s tribute to AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, two stalwarts who were instrumental in shaping RCB’s journey but retired without ever winning the title. “It was very special to see Virat win after 18 years and see the camaraderie. The fact that Virat went to De Villiers and Chris Gayle and said, ‘these people fought for 18 years and I mean, these are moments that, as an audience, you watch and think, yeah, we should also feel this in our lives,” According to her, it was a defining reminder of how enduring friendship and perseverance can lead to iconic milestones in life.
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RCB’s emotional victory ends 18-year title drought amidst unimaginable tragedy
The 2025 IPL title was more than just a cricketing achievement for RCB it was a moment of redemption, a release of nearly two decades of pent-up hope and frustration. After years of being the “nearly team” of the IPL, RCB finally broke their title curse, scripting an unforgettable win under the leadership of Kohli. The triumph sparked wild celebrations across the country, especially in Bengaluru.
On June 4, thousands of euphoric fans assembled outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the team’s official victory celebration was organized. While the city was drenched in joy and passion, tragedy struck when a crowd surge during the event turned fatal. What was supposed to be a moment of communal ecstasy turned into horror as 11 people lost their lives and 56 others sustained injuries. The heartbreaking incident cast a sombre shadow over RCB’s biggest moment, reminding everyone of the thin line between celebration and chaos.
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