India, April 7 -- Kolkata Knight Riders' clash against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens turned into a damp squib, the first rain-abandoned game of IPL 2026. But even as the match fizzled out, a heartwarming "fairytale" moment between Shah Rukh Khan and Sourav Ganguly stole the spotlight.

Shah Rukh, KKR's co-owner, who was present at the venue with his daughter Suhana Khan, was seen sharing a warm exchange with Ganguly, the current president of the Cricket Association of Bengal. The two embraced like old friends, posed for pictures, and were even joined briefly by India pacer Harshit Rana, who has been ruled out of the season due to injury.

KKR shared the nostalgic moment on social media with the caption: "When the KING met the PRINCE OF...