Virat Kohli and Punjabi Star Karan Aujla to Share Stage at Delhis Yashobhoomi on June 21
A high‑profile crossover is set to light up New Delhi on June 21 when cricket icon Virat Kohli and Punjabi pop sensation Karan Aujla will take the stage together at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka. The pairing was announced by Kohli on social media, where he posted a photo of the two men on a large stage. Both wore black T‑shirts bearing the numbers 1 and 8—an homage to Kohli’s One 8 brand. In the caption, Kohli wrote, “Welcome Karan, the stage is ours. 21st June, Delhi.” The post drew millions of likes within hours, underscoring the public’s appetite for the unlikely collaboration.
One 8, launched by Kohli in partnership with Puma, began as a sports‑wear line and has since branched into footwear, fragrances and hospitality with its One 8 Commune restaurants. Kohli’s hands‑on approach has helped shape the brand’s youthful identity, mirroring his on‑field persona. The June 21 event adds a musical dimension, with Aujla slated to perform alongside Kohli’s brand activations.
Karan Aujla—born Jaskaran Singh Aujla in 1997—has carved a niche as a Punjabi singer, rapper and songwriter. His work has charted on the UK Asian chart and the Global YouTube music chart, and his debut album Bacthafucup reached number 20 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. Aujla’s catalog includes hits such as “Softly,” “Tauba Tauba” and “Admiring You,” and he has written for other Punjabi artists.
The artist’s most recent tour, the P‑POP Culture India Tour 2026, kicked off in Delhi on February 28. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium show attracted over 75,000 fans, making it one of the largest single‑day gatherings for a Punjabi act in India. The concert opened with DJ Chetas and featured a dramatic entrance by Aujla, who leapt onto the stage via a pop‑up lift and zip‑line. The tour has since visited 11 additional cities, including Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow and Ludhiana.
Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, the venue for the June 21 event, sits in Sector 25 of Dwarka. It is the largest convention centre in India and Asia by area, covering 890,000 m², with a built‑up space exceeding 100,000 m². The first phase of construction wrapped up in September 2023, in time for the G20 Summit, and the centre is easily accessible via the Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector‑25 metro station on the Airport Express Line.
The collaboration marries two prominent figures from distinct entertainment spheres. While Kohli’s One 8 has established a strong presence in sportswear and lifestyle, Aujla’s music has propelled Punjabi pop onto the global stage. The event is expected to attract fans of both cricket and Punjabi music, and it will be streamed across multiple platforms.
Tickets are on sale through official partners, and the show is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. IST. Organizers have confirmed a stage design that accommodates both a sports‑style presentation and a music‑centric set, promising a hybrid experience that showcases the talents of both Kohli and Aujla.
In short, the June 21 gathering at Yashobhoomi will feature Virat Kohli and Karan Aujla sharing a stage, blending Kohli’s One 8 lifestyle brand with Aujla’s Punjabi pop music. The event follows Aujla’s successful Delhi concert earlier this year and aligns with Kohli’s ongoing brand strategy. Ticket sales and further details are being released by the event organisers.
