Delhi just witnessed a crossover nobody predicted but everyone absolutely needed. On June 21, Virat Kohli’s One8 brand threw its global premiere at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in Dwarka, and let’s just say things got a little emotional when Karan Aujla pulled the cricket legend right on stage.
Not saying we’ve already peaked. Just saying the evening has a lot to live up to now.
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Virat Kohli 🤝 Karan Aujla at one8 Global Premiere! pic.twitter.com/AgCIyF3vvO
The Stage Moment That Broke the Internet
Aujla was midway through his set, running through hits like ‘Wavy’ and ‘MF Gabhru’, when he called Kohli up. The second Kohli stepped out, the crowd went absolutely wild. And then Aujla launched into ‘Winning Speech’ with Kohli standing right next to him, swaying to the beat. The video hit the internet and has been doing the rounds ever since.
Kohli’s Reveal: ‘I Play This Before Every Match’
What made the night even more memorable was what Kohli said off stage. He opened up about how much ‘Winning Speech’ personally means to him, calling himself a big fan of Aujla’s work. He said the song reminds him of his own journey when he was young, and that he listens to it regularly before heading out to play. Coming from someone who’s built an entire career on mental toughness, that’s not a throwaway compliment.
Karan Aujla Singing Winning Speech For Virat Kohli, And He’s Absolutely Vibing To It.🐐🖤 pic.twitter.com/ev9klsEbV0
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What Is the One8 Global Premiere, Actually?
One8 is Kohli’s lifestyle brand, and this event was its global launch moment. The entry itself was tied to buying exclusive One8 footwear, with the limited-edition Seam XVIII Signature dropping at Rs 9,230, a number pulled straight from Kohli’s Test run tally. The collection sold out on District by Zomato within minutes. Fans flew in from across the country, and Anushka Sharma also joined in as part of the brand reveal. It was equal parts product launch and cultural event.
Two Icons, One Stage
What made this evening work was how natural it all felt. Kohli and Aujla are both self-made at the top of their respective games, and that energy came through. Before the show even started, backstage clips showed the two sharing a warm hug, clearly at ease with each other. On stage, it wasn’t a scripted promo moment. It was two people who genuinely vibe on the same wavelength.
The Takeaway
Delhi got the crossover event of the year, and the internet got content it will keep replaying for a while. But beyond the viral moment, there’s something genuinely cool about India’s biggest cricketer admitting that a Punjabi track is part of his pre-match prep. ‘Winning Speech’ was already a certified hit, but Kohli just gave it a whole new context.