Recently, Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi spoke about bringing Shah Rukh Khan onboard. The conversation comes ahead of the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. The former cricket administrator, dubbed as a financial fraud fugitive,

Lalit Modi convinced Shah Rukh Khan to invest in the IPL. Shah Rukh Khan's presence boosted the league's popularity. He aimed to attract women and children to the stadiums. Kolkata Knight Riders, co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan,

During the interview, Lalit Modi also revealed that Shah Rukh Khan really wanted to buy Mumbai Indians, but with Mukesh Ambani doing the honours, the 'Pathaan' actor went with KKR. Over the years, KKR has emerged as one of the most profitable IPL franchises. The side has also won the tournament thrice.

In a recent podcast interview on Raj Shamani's YouTube channel, Modi discussed the IPL's business model and various controversies associated with it. Here are five key revelations from his interview