The IPL 2025 opening ceremony brought an electrifying surprise. Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli set the stage on fire as they danced to Jhoome Jo Pathaan. Fans went wild, proving once again that IPL is more than just cricket—it’s a full-blown entertainment spectacle.
Shah Rukh Khan Calls Kohli ‘Gold’ And Rinku ‘Bold’
Shah Rukh Khan took the mic and honoured the league’s gold generation. He praised Virat Kohli for his 18-season loyalty to RCB and called him ‘gold’.
He said, “I used to watch Under-19 matches when Kohli played. He’s the OG of the IPL.”
The superstar then turned to KKR’s Rinku Singh and called him ‘bold’ for his fearless playing style. He declared, “Generation Gold and Generation Bold” to perfectly sum up the balance between experience and fearless talent.
SRK And Virat Kohli Groove To ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’
SRK never misses a chance to entertain. The superstar cracked jokes in his signature style. He said, “Today’s generation doesn’t say breakup, they call it ‘strategic timeout’. His comment drew laughter from the audience.
SRK then asked Rinku to dance to one of his songs. The cricketer cheekily replied, “Lut Put Gaya” before showing off some fun moves with Bollywood’s superstar.
But the moment that truly stole the night was Virat Kohli stepping up to match SRK’s moves on Jhoome Jo Pathaan. As the song blasted through the stadium, the duo’s electrifying performance had the entire crowd on their feet.
Check out the video below!
IPL 2025 Kicks Off With A Bang
Apart from SRK’s grand act, the IPL 2025 opening ceremony had more exciting performances. Shreya Ghoshal wowed the crowd with her soulful voice. She started with Aami Je Tomar from Bhool Bhulaiyaa and then sang a special song for each of the 10 IPL teams.
Disha Patani added more energy with her stunning dance moves. She brought glamour and excitement to the stage. After her, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla got the crowd grooving with his high-energy performance.
After the performances, all eyes were on the first match. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) played against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marking a thrilling start to IPL 2025. This season promises more excitement ahead.
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