The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) launched with a bang at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on March 22, featuring an impressive opening ceremony. Shah Rukh Khan was in attendance, taking on the role of host for the night. One standout moment that resonated with fans was his respectful gesture during the National Anthem.

A clip of this touching moment has surfaced on social media, sparking a wave of admiration from fans for his display of patriotism and respect.

Shah Rukh's heartwarming patriotic moment that's capturing everyone's affection

As the national anthem echoed through the stadium, Shah Rukh took off his black sunglasses and recited the anthem with his eyes shut, showing a deep sense of respect and patriotism. Fans quickly flooded social media to share their admiration for the actor's heartfelt tribute.

When the national anthem started, Shah Rukh made a quiet yet meaningful move by removing his glasses, which he had worn throughout the event. He was spotted reciting the anthem with his eyes closed, fully immersed in the moment. A video of this touching scene has surfaced online, attracting a lot of attention and praise.

Fans took to social media to shower the actor with compliments for his show of patriotism.

"Picture this: During the National Anthem, Shah Rukh Khan took off his glasses and began reciting with his eyes closed out of respect," one user commented. Another added, "I saw him take off his specs, and as soon as the camera focused on him, he looked down while reciting the anthem. Moments like these shouldn't go unnoticed."

One fan referred to him as a "beautiful man," while another enthusiastically stated, "If you think we love @iamsrk just because he’s an actor, you’re mistaken! He’s an amazing and respectful person."

A tweet expressed, "What a heartfelt gesture from Shah Rukh Khan! His respect and love for his country really stand out," and another user chimed in, "I feel so fortunate to be his fan!! @iamsrk, you’re incredible!"

One fan commented, "When #ShahRukhKhan took off his sunglasses during the National Anthem out of respect, it was the 'Best Moment'—I loved it!" Another added, "Shah Rukh Khan: The man who honors his country and culture."

Shah Rukh at the kickoff event for IPL 2025

Shah Rukh kicked off the IPL 2025 opening ceremony on Saturday. While introducing the performances, he shared the stage with Virat Kohli from Royal Challengers Bangalore, calling him the original IPL superstar. Shah Rukh even led the crowd in chanting Kohli's name three times, encouraging everyone to join in. Rinku Singh also made an appearance, and the duo got the crowd moving with a dance to Shah Rukh's track from Dunki, "Lutt Putt Gaya."

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