From the Khan Duo’s Grand Entrance to Shraddha Kapoor’s Showstopper Act, Here’s the Bollywood Gossip You Didn’t Know You Needed

Arre bhai, cricket ka tyohar aa gaya hai! It’s that time of the year when cricket meets Bollywood and the masala is just too good to resist. Yes, the IPL 2025 is kicking off soon, and the opening ceremony is going to be nothing short of a blockbuster! So, what’s the buzz all about? Let’s dive in! 🎉

Lights, camera, action! This year’s IPL opening ceremony at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, promises to be a star filled spectacle. With none other than Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan expected to grace the event, the excitement is already through the roof! These megastars are sure to make the audience go "Wah bhai wah!" 😎

But hold your horses, because that’s not all! Word on the street is that Vicky Kaushal and Priyanka Chopra might also make an appearance. It’s like a Bollywood film on steroids, with a cast list that’s hotter than a summer afternoon in Mumbai. 🌞

Now, what’s an IPL opening without some killer performances? Shraddha Kapoor, fresh off her hit ‘Stree 2’, is all set to rock the stage. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Disha Patani is also joining the lineup to bring her sizzling moves. Don’t believe me? Check out this tweet from the official IPL account:

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

As if that wasn’t enough to get you hyped, drumroll please… American pop band OneRepublic is making their IPL debut! Known for chartbusters like ‘Counting Stars’, they’re sure to make the evening unforgettable. Let’s not forget our desi maestros, Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, who will also be serenading the audience. Here’s a sneak peek:

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

So, mark your calendars for March 22 at 6 pm IST. After the musical fiesta, get ready to cheer for the Kolkata Knight Riders as they face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Can’t make it to the stadium? No tension! Catch the live action on Star Sports or stream it on the JioHotstar app and website. 📺

Kiran’s Gyan: Bollywood and IPL are like chai and samosa – made for each other. The IPL opening ceremony is where cricket ki duniya meets filmy glamour, and the result is always a paisa vasool show! So, grab your popcorn and get ready for some "taaliyan aur seetiyaan" moments! 🎬🥳

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