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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kavya Maran hits back at trolls, SRH owner says 'the cameraman always...'
Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) In these collection of pictures, we find out all about Sunrisers Hyderabad owner Kavya Maran's reply to trolls and opinions about her viral memes. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Kavya Maran is owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad team in IPL. SRH, who reached the final in 2024, finished in 6th place in the Points Table in the IPL 2025 season. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Kavya Maran is daughter of Sun Group owner Kalanithi Maran. She has been involved in running of SRH since Sun Group bought the team in 2013. Kavya was only 21 years of age and fresh out of college then. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Kavya Maran holds an MBA degree from New York University's Stern School of Business. She completed her schooling from Chennai. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Kavya Maran is Executive Director in Sun Group. She was inducted as Additional Director in 2019 and promoted to the post of Executive Director. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Kavya Maran is head of sports division of Sun Group. It owns the IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad. In 2022, Sun expanded its cricket presence into South Africa's SA20 League with Sunrisers Eastern Cape. And earlier this year, it bought the Yorkshire-based Northern Superchargers in the UK's The Hundred league. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Kavya Maran had a fitting reply for trolls about her viral memes. "Those are my raw emotions that you're seeing because my job has brought me to the point that I have to put myself out there. In Hyderabad, I can't do anything, I have to sit (there). That's the only place I can sit. But even when I go to Ahmedabad or Chennai, and I'm sitting many feet away, somewhere in the box, the cameraman manages to find me," Kavya said in an interview to Fortune India. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Kavya Maran has reported net worth of Rs 400 crore. "When it comes to Sunrisers, I genuinely wear my heart on my sleeve. I think when you put your heart and soul into something, you naturally tend to get very personally attached to its successes and failures," Kavya said.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kavya Maran On Her IPL Memes: 'Even If I Sit Many Feet Away, The Cameraman...'
Last Updated: Kavya Maran explains her viral reactions during IPL matches, citing her deep attachment and the cameramen's eagerness to find her from anywhere. Businesswoman Kavya Maran, the CEO and co-owner of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise, has said she understands why her animated reactions during IPL matches, which get caught on camera and end up becoming memes on the internet. She said she has put her 'heart and soul' into SRH and is 'personally attached' to its results on the pitch, which the broadcasters' cameramen make sure to hound and capture. Kavya is the daughter of Sun Group chairman Kalanithi Maran. She became an internet sensation overnight in 2023 by leading SRH's charge in the IPL auction. Since then, she's been present at the ground for almost all of SRH's matches, and her reactions to moments on the field rapidly go viral on social media. 'Those are my raw emotions that you're seeing because my job has brought me to the point that I have to put myself out there," Kavya said in an interview with Fortune India. 'In Hyderabad, I can't do anything; I have to sit there. That's the only place I can sit. But even when I go to Ahmedabad or Chennai, and I'm sitting many feet away, somewhere in the box, the cameraman manages to find me. So, I understand how it becomes memes." 'When it comes to Sunrisers, I genuinely wear my heart on my sleeve. I think when you put your heart and soul into something, you naturally tend to get very personally attached to its successes and failures," she added. SRH have one IPL title to their name — 2016. They have had quite a roller coaster journey under Kavya's tutelage. In 2023, they finished last in the points table, despite building a solid team. In 2024, they went in the opposite direction, qualifying in second and reaching the final. This year, they ended mid-table, winning six of their 14 matches and being out of the playoff race quite early. Kavya also overlooks the Sunrisers Eastern Cape franchise in the South African competition, SA20. There, they are the most successful franchise, having won the first two seasons in 2023 and 2024 under Aiden Markram's captaincy. First Published:
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
SRH Co-Owner Kavya Maran Breaks Silence On Her Social Media Memes During IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have become a much powerful franchise than they were a few seasons ago. With signings like Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen, etc., the franchise has become one of the most feared sides in the T20 league. However, it isn't just the team's players that make it famous, but also its owners. Kavya Maran, a co-owner of the franchise, is often seen in the stands whenever the franchise plays. On a few occasions, Kavya was also spotted giving riveting speeches in the SRH dressing room. Despite being an owner that is not from the entertainment or sporting industry, Kavya gets to feature quite a lot on television sets. In a candid interview, Kavya said that it's her passion of the game that sees her constantly capturing the cameraman's attention. "Those are my raw emotions that you're seeing because my job has brought me to the point that I have to put myself out there. In Hyderabad, I can't do anything; I have to sit there. That's the only place I can sit. But even when I go to Ahmedabad or Chennai, and I'm sitting many feet away, somewhere in the box, the cameraman manages to find me. So, I understand how it becomes memes," she said in a chat with InsideSport. Kavya Maran over the moon after the 1st wicket. — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 7, 2023 From tears of despair to jumps of ecstasy, through Kavya, fans get to witness all the emotions an avid Sunrisers Hyderabad supporter goes through. "When it comes to Sunrisers, I genuinely wear my heart on my sleeve. I think when you put your heart and soul into something, you naturally tend to get very personally attached to its successes and failures," said Kavya, the ED & CEO of Sun TV Network and Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was in 2016 that the franchise last managed to lift the IPL title. Since then, the franchise has only reached the final of the tournament twice, in 2018 and 2024. The pursuit of winning their second title, goes on.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kavya Maran Breaks Silence On Viral IPL Memes, Cameraman Manages To Find Me
Kavya Maran, the co-owner and face of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), has finally addressed what social media has turned into a seasonal ritual—her emotional reactions during IPL matches becoming viral meme material. In an era where owners are often elusive or camera-shy, Kavya has become a central figure, not just in the boardroom but in the stands, embodying the pulse of the Orange Army with every ball bowled. In an exclusive and candid interview, the SRH boss opened up about being at the epicenter of the meme storm, driven purely by her passion for the game. 'Those are my raw emotions,' Kavya told InsideSport. 'Even when I'm tucked away in a box far from the field, the cameraman somehow finds me. I understand why it becomes a meme—it's real, unfiltered.' From Auction Star to Fan Favorite Kavya first stole the limelight during the 2023 IPL Auction, where her poise and authority as SRH's top decision-maker drew widespread praise. Since then, she has transformed into more than just a business executive—she's become the face of a franchise constantly battling for resurgence in the IPL's elite tier. While other owners stay behind the scenes, Kavya's in-your-face fandom has struck a chord with fans. Her range of emotions—from nail-biting tension to euphoric celebrations—mirrors what millions of cricket lovers feel, making her instantly relatable. Sunrisers Hyderabad: A Team Reborn SRH, under Kavya's watch, has undergone a dramatic transformation. Once seen as perennial underachievers post their 2016 title win, the franchise has regrouped with power-packed signings such as Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Heinrich Klaasen. The result? A formidable unit that reached the final in 2024 and consistently challenged the best teams in the league. Despite a middling 2025 season—finishing sixth with just six wins—the team's long-term vision seems firmly on track. Kavya's commitment is evident not just in the Indian Premier League but also in the global T20 arena. She oversees Sunrisers Eastern Cape, SRH's sister team in the SA20 League, which won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024 under Aiden Markram. 'I Wear My Heart on My Sleeve' In her own words, 'When it comes to Sunrisers, I genuinely wear my heart on my sleeve. I've put my heart and soul into this franchise. When we win, it's euphoric. When we lose, it hurts personally.' That honesty resonates with fans, and it's the reason her every reaction—cheering wildly, gasping in despair, or anxiously watching from the VIP box—spreads like wildfire across social platforms. She's not acting for the cameras; she's just being herself. And in a world where curated content dominates, that authenticity is rare—and meme-worthy. Memes, Media & a Modern Owner's Brand The media frenzy around Kavya Maran isn't just driven by curiosity but by visibility. In the age of IPL fandom, a franchise's brand is no longer limited to its players—it extends to its backroom staff, owners, and everything in between. Kavya's passionate presence, captured endlessly by television cameras, has made her a symbol of the SRH spirit. What was once viewed as unusual—an owner so emotionally involved—is now a strength. Her visibility has given Sunrisers Hyderabad a stronger connection with their fanbase, especially Gen Z and millennials, who value raw emotion over corporate stoicism.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Queer persons on the pressure to conform to a particular image
On June 30 last year, when IT professional Kavya, who identifies as omnisexual, was leaving her apartment in Chennai to go join a Pride march, she was stopped by members of her housing association. The residents criticised her bold make-up and attire, and also threatened to reveal her queer identity to her house owner. A week later, she was asked to vacate the flat. 'It was a nightmarish experience,' says Kavya. 'It was a breach of my privacy. I thought the apartment was my safe space where I could express myself.' For Ayushi Mathur of Pune, Pride has always been a deeply emotional space — equal parts celebration and protest. 'I remember my first march vividly: the nerves, the rush, and an overwhelming sense of belonging. There's a beautiful power in being surrounded by people who reflect different fragments of yourself. Fashion has often been my refuge when words have failed me. I've used it to carve a space for myself, especially in environments that feel rigid or heteronormative.' But it's a double-edged sword, Mathur says. 'At some Pride marches, I've felt quiet, like my look wasn't 'loud enough' to be queer or 'bold enough' to belong. There's sometimes this invisible yardstick about how 'queer' you're allowed to look, which feels ironic in a space meant to celebrate individuality.' Pride marches are both acts of protest and expressions of queer joy, demanding visibility, equality, and safety. According to some members of the LGBTQIA+ community, however, the spotlight has increasingly shifted towards fashion and performance over the years, with performative queerness often taking centrestage. Stylised ideal Kavya Dharini, a Hosur-based psychologist who identifies as gender-fluid, talks about the unspoken pressure to be either a 'rainbow-drenched' symbol of Pride or to appear as a 'respectable, digestible' queer person for cis-het audiences. 'I've felt caught between both. As someone who doesn't always want to be on either extreme, I've often felt like I'm not 'queer enough' or 'visible enough',' she says. Mathur agrees that there is this curated image of queerness that's become 'market-friendly'. 'I've felt the pressure to be either the glitter-covered extrovert or the buttoned-up queer. But the truth is, queerness isn't one aesthetic. It's a spectrum of expression. The pressure to conform — especially within a community that celebrates diversity — is a painful contradiction,' she says. Psychologist Aanchal Narang, founder of Another Light Counselling, adds that a lot of younger queer people who are new to the community are often the ones to feel the weight of perception. 'It is also internalised, in the sense that if you have grown up in a particular way for years, and if you suddenly see a bunch of people going around dancing, wearing feathers or extravagant make-up, there's this distance that you want to keep between them and you.' Narang adds that a lack of spaces for the queer community, apart from drag shows, marches or Pride parties, may lend an added sense of pressure and social anxiety. 'When queerness becomes performative or tokenised, it often excludes those who don't fit the mainstream, whether due to class, caste, neurodivergence, or simply by being less visible,' says Kolkata journalist and writer Sohini S. 'Pride began as protest, but in many places, it now feels like a fashion show led by the most privileged. We need to make space for all queer experiences, not just the loudest.' While she is glad that she has stepped into her bolder self, Kavya admits it wasn't entirely by choice. 'I'm introverted,' she says. 'But being queer in today's world is political. Even in progressive spaces, people assume you're outspoken just because you're queer. That expectation pushed me to perform a version of myself that wasn't fully me. I'm proud of who I've become, but it's disappointing that I had to change to feel accepted.' Using the platform For Leel Krishna, 20, a stylist from Chennai, Pride is anything but alienating. He describes his first Pride march in three words: 'magical, belonging, and emotional'. 'It evoked a deep sense of belonging, which emotionally empowered me to be openly proud' he adds. Jaya, who identifies as a transwoman, is the general manager at Chennai NGO Sahodaran, which works for the upliftment of LGBTQIA+ persons. She is also one of the volunteers of the Tamil Nadu Rainbow Coalition, which organises Pride marches in the city. She calls it a celebration. 'It is our festival. We show the world our struggle and fight in the form of celebration and festivity. Just like one dresses up for a festival, we too dress up for ourselves on that day.' Jaya says a lot of people use the march as a platform to show the world who they are, and to show their solidarity and their identity. Whether styled up or dressed in a simple kurta, one cannot deny that Pride marches provide a space for the queer community to express themselves and foster a sense of belonging. Its ethos — of a liberating and judgement-free space — must be safeguarded at all costs, say LGBTQIA+ members, without succumbing to the pressures of commerce and representational politics.
