Shah Rukh Khan & Salman Khan to Grace IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of IPL 2025 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on March 22 is set to be a star-studded event. Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are expected to attend, along with several other celebrities and international artists.

Bollywood Stars and Musical Performances

Shah Rukh Khan is likely to be present as his team, Kolkata Knight Riders, plays the opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Salman Khan might also attend to promote his upcoming film, Sikandar.

The event will feature performances by Bollywood stars, including Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani, Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh, Shraddha Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan. International pop band OneRepublic has also been approached to perform. The band recently collaborated with Karan Aujla and Disha Patani on the song Tell Me.

Celebrity Guest List

Several other Bollywood stars are also expected to attend, including Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Triptii Dimri, Ananya Panday, Madhuri Dixit, Janhvi Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Kareena Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sara Ali Khan.

IPL 2025 Begins on March 22

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will begin on March 22 and run until May 25. A total of 74 matches will be played across 13 venues. The opening match will see defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens.

With Bollywood stars, international artists, and cricketing action, IPL 2025 is set to begin in a grand way.