IPL 2025 opening ceremony transformed into a star-studded spectacle as Virat Kohli lit up the stage with his dance moves, grooving to the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan.’ The fans went wild as Kohli, who is better known for his batting skills and not exactly for his dancing skills either, took to the stage with the legendary Shah Rukh Khan.
Earlier in the evening, SRK, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, already wow-ed the crowd with a performance with KKR’s own Rinku Singh. But it was the encounter with Kohli that stole the show, as SRK proclaimed Kohli as the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time), and this filled the entire stadium with cheers.
The energy was electric as Bollywood and cricket seamlessly blended, setting a festive mood ahead of the IPL season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli’s charm and SRK’s charisma combined to deliver an unforgettable moment for fans.
The glitzy ceremony perfectly kicked off what promises to be another thrilling IPL season, with cricket and entertainment continuing to go hand-in-hand on the grandest stage of them all.
