Aamir Khan Calls Virat Kohli A ‘Perfectionist' After RCB's Historic IPL 2025 Win
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Aamir Khan praised Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah during IPL 2025 final, calling them cricket's 'perfectionists' after Sachin Tendulkar.
Aamir Khan made a rare appearance in the commentary box during the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their first-ever IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings. Aamir joined former cricketer Suresh Raina and actor-politician Ravi Kishan to provide live Hindi and Bhojpuri commentary.
Raina, in a lighthearted moment, asked Aamir to name the cricket equivalent of Bollywood's 'perfectionist." Aamir responded, 'I used to call Sachin Tendulkar a perfectionist. I feel that Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are perfectionists. What a bowler he is." His remarks were met with nods of agreement as fans rejoiced in RCB's long-awaited triumph.
Ravi Kishan, seated alongside Aamir, chimed in during the broadcast with praise for the actor's upcoming film. Speaking in Bhojpuri, he said, 'Main poori India ko bolna chahta hoon, ab Sitaare Zameen Par aa raha hai. Inhone mujh jaise sitaare ko movies mein wapas laya Parliament se, aur mujh jaise desi aadmi ko Oscar tak le kar gaye."
After a three-year break from the big screen, Aamir is making his return with Sitaare Zameen Par, the spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par. The film, which releases on June 20, revolves around a football coach who mentors a team of specially-abled children. Directed by R.S. Prasanna and produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit, the cast also features Genelia Deshmukh in a key role.
Meanwhile, RCB's victory was nothing short of historic. The team defeated Punjab Kings by six runs to win their maiden IPL trophy, finally ending an 18-year drought. An emotional Virat Kohli addressed the fans after the win, saying, 'This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It has been 18 long years. I've given this team my youth, prime and experience… To finally have the IPL title is an unbelievable feeling."
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