Virat Kohli Once again attracted the attention of the fans, this time away from the cricket field. The former Indian captain was recently seen enjoying a live performance by the Punjabi music sensation Karan Aujla at the One8 event in New Delhi, and one special moment from the evening has quickly gone viral across social media platforms.
The event brought together celebrities from across sports, music and entertainment, but Kohli’s interaction with Aujla on stage emerged as one of the biggest attractions. Videos of the celebration have been widely shared online, with fans praising the energetic and carefree side of the batsman.
Virat Kohli’s reaction during Karan Aujla’s performance makes fans laugh
As Karan Aujla presented his chartbuster track Winning Speech, Kohli was seen completely immersed in the moment. The star batsman was seen clapping to the beat and singing along with the crowd as the singer performed one of his most popular songs. The highlight came when Aujla sang, “Aujle de kanna vich nathiya.”
In a spontaneous reaction, Kohli pointed to his earring while smiling and singing, prompting a loud applause from the audience. The light-hearted gesture immediately became the talk of the evening, with clips of the moment spreading quickly on social media. The video has since gained considerable attention online and has become one of the most talked-about moments of the incident.
Here is the video:
Virat Kohli’s reaction on the song “Aujle De Kanna Vich Nathiya” pic.twitter.com/mrS4vOorrj
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Kohli told why the winning speech is special for him
The viral moment has added significance as Kohli has previously spoken about his admiration for the winning speech. During a conversation at the same event, the batting superstar revealed that the song holds a special place in his heart and it is one of the songs that he listens to regularly before matches.
Speaking about Aujla’s music, Kohli praised the singer for writing from personal experiences and connecting with listeners through authentic storytelling. The former Indian captain further explained that the theme of the song deeply resonates with his own life journey.
“You write songs from the heart, and it shows. You also represent your own story, which is quite special. One of the tracks that I like the most is ‘Winning Speech’. It tells about the journey he went through, and I felt some parallels in it with my own journey. I also lost my father when I was very young. So, that song is quite special to me. I listen to it often before I go to play a match.” Kohli said.
Kohli’s comments offered fans a rare glimpse into the personal motivations that continue to inspire one of cricket’s greatest modern batsmen. The veteran played an important role recently ipl 2026 For Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) title-winning campaign and are expected to return to international action during India’s upcoming ODI matches later this month.