IPL Opening Ceremony: Shah Rukh's Dance With Kohli, Disha's Moves Enthrall Fans

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Opening ceremony ends!

The opening ceremony for IPL 2025 has ended at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. That’s it from this blog, folks! We have the toss for the KKR vs RCB game coming in next. For that, tune in to our live coverage for the IPL 2025 match HERE

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: National anthem underway!

The Indian national anthem is being sung on stage at the moment with Shah Rukh Khan, all the performers, captains of KKR and RCB, and the BCCI and IPL officials on stage… The anthem ends now and we have a short break.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: BCCI and IPL officials on stage!

BCCI president Roger Binny along with other official of the Board and IPL is on the stage. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and RCB skipper Rajat Patidar too walk onto the stage with the coveted trophy in their hands.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Dance! Dance! Dance!

Shah Rukh Khan and Rinku Singh danced to ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ song before SRK asked Virat Kohli to dance with him. The duo danced on ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’ song and the fans went crazy.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: SRK calls Virat on stage!

After Karan Aujla’s performance, host Shah Rukh Khan once again came on the stage with mic on his hand. He then called Royal Challengers Bengaluru and India player Virat Kohli on the stage. The duo had some funny and good conversation before SRK also called Kolkata Knight Riders and India player Rinku Singh on stage.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Karan Aujla now on stage!

A short break before Disha continues her performance. Karan Aujla is now on the stage and this should be the last show of the opening ceremony.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: It’s Disha Patani time!!!

The performance of Shreya Ghosal has ended and now comes Bollywood actress Disha Patani on the stage. Before her arrival, the iconic IPL music gets played. The lights come and there is Disha in silver dress, setting the stage on fire by dancing on ‘Pagol’ song.

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IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Shreya enthralls fans!

Shreya continues and she sings ‘Ghoomar’ before ‘Kar Har Maidaan Fateh’. The fans are also singing with her. As I type this, Shreya is singing ‘Saami Saami’ song. The light effects and the melodious voice of Shreya is making it a terrific show.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Shreyas follows SRK!

After Shah Rukh Khan’s impactful speech sent the crowd in a frenzy. Star singer Shreya Ghoshal is now performing. She is singing her ‘Mere Dholna’ song.

Live: IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony kicks off

The opening ceremony for IPL 2025 has kicked off at Eden Gardens, Bengaluru. And… It is Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who starts it with the mic in his hand. He is giving a terrific speech at the beginning and the fans could not stay calm. There is a huge roar in the crowd.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: 5 minutes countdown!

The opening ceremony will be starting at around five minutes from now. The stage is all set for the exciting event. Are you ready? Just leave all your works and get set for the mega celebration that awaits us!

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: All clear!

The weather looks perfectly fine at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This means we are likely to witness the opening ceremony without any rain interruption or even the threat of it. So now… the focus shifts to the peformers for the event – Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani and Karan Aujla. Notably, Shah Rukh Khan is also there to entertain the crowd.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Goood news!

The pitch was under cover earlier due to the rain threat, but now all that has been removed at the Eden Gardens. The sun is also shining bright over the venue. This means that there is no fear of rain, at least for now.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: How is the weather forecast?

With the city placed under an Orange Alert by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), concerns are growing over whether the blockbuster opener will proceed as scheduled. Forecasts indicate a 74% chance of rain during the day, which increases to 90% by evening, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong gusts of wind. Despite the high probability of rain, there is still some hope as the sun was shinning brightly entire day in Kolkata.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: SRK to set stage on fire!

Behold! The King of Bollywood has arrived!

The one and only Pathaan-Shah Rukh Khan-is here to set the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony stage on fire and conquer hearts with his unstoppable charisma!

18 glorious years of IPL deserves a celebration fit for a king-brace… pic.twitter.com/FHzUVERZkt

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2025

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: A much-awaited game follows!

Just after the opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, defending Champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a much-awaited contest. Big stars like Virat Kohli, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Liam Livingstone and Tim David will be in action.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: SRK’s message for KKR

Ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2025 opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday, superstar Shah Rukh Khan delivered a pep talk to his cricket team, asking them to be “healthy and happy”. The official X page of Kolkata Knight Riders shared the video of SRK talking to the team members, which is led by new skipper Ajinkya Rahane this season.

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— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) March 22, 2025

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Karan Aujla will also perform!

Get ready for the ultimate vibe check!

Global Superstar Karan Aujla, is all set to light up the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony, bringing the fire and setting new trends like never before! @GeetanDiMachine pic.twitter.com/zRyGCRl8be

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 19, 2025

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Opening ceremony to be of around 25 minutes!

Cricket Association of Bengal President Snehasish Ganguly mentioned that the time slot for the function has been set at 25 minutes, ensuring a concise yet entertaining prelude to the match. Eden Gardens, often referred to as the ‘Mecca of Indian Cricket,’ holds a special place in the hearts of players and fans alike. Ganguly emphasized its significance, saying, “Every player wants to play cricket in Eden Gardens. Even many people just want to see Eden Gardens.”

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Shreya Ghoshal among performers!

Brace yourself for a symphony of magic like never before as the soulful Shreya Ghoshal takes the stage at the #TATAIPL 18 Opening Ceremony!

Celebrate 18 glorious years with a voice that has revolutionised melody@shreyaghoshal pic.twitter.com/mJB9T5EdEe

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 19, 2025

IPL 2025 Live: “A beautiful opening ceremony” awaits us!

Adding to the excitement of the opening ceremony, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly assured that it will be a grand affair. “We will have an opening ceremony… Definitely, it will be a good opening ceremony as usual. Overall, it will be a beautiful IPL opening day for the people of Kolkata,” Ganguly stated.

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Are you ready?

When it’s 18 years of IPL, it calls for a dazzling celebration like never before!

Who better than the sensational Disha Patani to set the stage ablaze?

Don’t miss the electrifying Opening Ceremony of the #TATAIPL 18! @DishPatani pic.twitter.com/3TeHjOdz67

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 19, 2025

IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: More details on opening ceremony –

The opening ceremony is set to be take place for around half an hour. It will start at 6 PM IST at Eden Gardens, Kolkata ahead of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Benglauru opening game.

IPL Opening Ceremony Live: Hello!

Welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2025 opening ceremony. We are a few hours away from a grand opening ceremony at the Eden Gardens, with Bollywood star Disha Patani and singers like Shreya Ghoshal and Karan Aujla set to entrhall fans.