IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Live: Shah Rukh Khan kicks off event, welcomes Shreya Ghoshal on stage

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season kicked off in grand fashion at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan leading the celebrations. The ‘Badshah of Bollywood’ took the stage to welcome renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal, who set the stadium ablaze with her soul-stirring performance.

Dressed in all black, Shah Rukh Khan delivered a heartfelt speech to mark the beginning of another exciting IPL season. The packed Eden Gardens erupted in cheers as he introduced Shreya Ghoshal, who opened her set with a local-language melody before seamlessly transitioning into Bollywood hits like Ghoomer and Har Maidan Fateh. She continued her electrifying performance with tracks such as Sooseki, Zinda, and Rang De Basanti.

Ghoshal’s rendition of Jana Gana Mana from Yuva (known as Aayudha Ezhuthu in Tamil) struck a patriotic chord with the audience. She then moved on to fan-favorite numbers like Har More Pardesiyaan and Nagada Song Dol Baje, adding her signature touch to the celebrations. Her closing performance of Vande Mataram had the entire stadium singing in unison, making for a spectacular start to the IPL 2025 season.