Kolkata, May 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday congratulated Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Kolkata Knight Riders' spectacular win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 match at the Eden Gardens here to enter the finals as he visited her residence post the victory celebrations.

"Bengal's Brand Ambassador, Shah Rukh Khan was in Kolkata today in connection with his team, KKR's match. We are indeed very proud of him.

"KKR got a splendid victory. Congratulations to team KKR. Wish them all the best for the final," Banerjee said on her official Facebook page.

"After the match, Shah Rukh came to my residence. It was really a very nice moment. My best wishes to Shah Rukh and his family members," she said.

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