22 June,2026 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Karan Aujla and Virat Kohli. Photo via Instagram
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli once again proved that he is not just a fan of great cricket but also great music. A video from the One8 Global Premiere event in Delhi has gone viral on social media, showing Kohli enjoying Punjabi singer Karan Aujla's live performance of his hit track Winning Speech.
The event brought together two of the biggest names from the worlds of sports and music. Kohli and Aujla shared the stage at the high-profile One8 event, which was already creating massive buzz among fans before it took place. Their collaboration had been widely promoted as one of the most exciting celebrity crossovers of the year.
In the now-viral clip, Kohli can be seen vibing to Winning Speech as Aujla performs the crowd-favourite number. The former Indian captain appeared fully immersed in the music and even pointed towards his ear while singing along to the lyric, "Aujle de kanna vich nathiya," delighting fans in attendance. The gesture quickly became a talking point online, with concertgoers cheering loudly as the cricketer matched the energy of the performance.
The special moment comes days after Kohli revealed just how much the song means to him personally. Speaking at the event, he admitted that Winning Speech is one of his favourite tracks and that he often listens to it before important matches. "I listen to it before games," Kohli shared, adding that the song resonates deeply with him because of its emotional themes.
He also spoke about connecting with the song on a personal level, saying, "I lost my dad when I was pretty young too," explaining why the lyrics and message strike a chord with him.
Aujla, meanwhile, delivered a high-energy set that had the audience singing along throughout the evening. The singer's performance, combined with Kohli's enthusiastic participation, created one of the standout moments of the event.
The One8 Global Premiere celebrated the expansion of Kohli's lifestyle brand and featured live entertainment, product showcases and celebrity appearances. However, it was Kohli's genuine admiration for Aujla's music and his viral singalong that ended up stealing the spotlight, leaving fans of both stars thrilled by the memorable crossover.
