IMAGE: Actress Disha Patani performs during the IPL 2025 opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Saturday. Photographs: BCCI
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League was declared open with a dazzling ceremony at the iconic Eden Gardens, ahead of the season-opener between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan dances with Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI
The star-student event, headlined by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, also featured actress Disha Patani, playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi rapper Karan Aujla among others.
IMAGE: Disha Patani. Photograph: BCCI
IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan addresses the crowd during the opening ceremony. Photograph: BCCI
IMAGE: Disha Patani performs during the opening ceremony. Photograph: BCCI
IMAGE: Disha Patani with Punjabi rapper Karan Aujla. Photograph: BCCI
IMAGE: Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal belts out a hit Bollywood number. Photograph: BCCI
IMAGE: Playback singer Shreya Ghoshal belts out a hit Bollywood number. Photograph: BCCI
IMAGE: Artists performs during the opening ceremony.. Photograph: ANI
IMAGE: IPL trophy in its full glory at Eden Gardens. Photograph: BCCI
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