TMC Purulia District President Soumen Beltharia participated in the IPL 2025 inauguration ceremony and opening match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. During the event, he met veteran cricketer Sourav Ganguly and engaged in discussions about the growth of Indian cricket.
The grand event witnessed the presence of several dignitaries from the sports, political, and business worlds. Speaking on the occasion, Beltharia emphasized the IPL's significance in promoting young talent and strengthening Indian cricket. The stadium was packed with enthusiastic fans, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
The opening ceremony of Indian Premier League 2025 got underway at Eden Gardens in Kolkata with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan giving a terrific speech. Meanwhile, singer Shreya Ghoshal enthralled the fans with her melodious voice. Then came Bollywood actress Disha Patani and stole the show with her amazing dance moves.
Punjabi singer Karan Aujla followed her with an impactful performance. After this, SRK called Rinku Singh and Virat Kohli on stage and danced with the two on different songs. The fans could not keep calm, especially when Virat and Shah Rukh danced together on 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' song. SRK then called the top officials from BCCI and IPL on stage along with the performers at the event and also the captains of KKR and RCB.