Bollywood dashing star Shah Rukh Khan ignited the stage on fire at the IPL 2025 opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, putting thousands of cricket enthusiasts into raptures. The Bollywood King, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), gave a thumping performance to usher in the highly desired tournament.
SRK’s suave figure and super-active performance contributed oomph and glamour to the cricket action and transformed Eden Gardens into a sea of light, music, and fanfare. The public was over the roof as Khan came out with sharp black apparel wearing his usual routines and wishing audiences with infectious bonhomie.
His act was followed by a line-up of musical and cultural performances, providing the ideal lead-up to the tournament’s first encounter. Social media fans praised the actor’s showmanship as one of the greatest IPL ceremonies in recent history.
With the initial celebrations out of the way, the spotlight fell on the ground as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders were set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the tournament’s opener.
