Watch: SRK, Virat Kohli stole the show with Pathan steps at IPL 2025 inauguration
Shah Rukh Khan hosted the Star-Stad Opening Ceremony of IPL 2025 on 22 March. The Raja of Bollywood established the stage on fire, danced with Rinku Singh Loot Put Gaya and Joe with Virat Kohli.

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan burnt the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opening ceremony on 22 March at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Raja of Bollywood stole the spotlight with his charismatic appearance and high-energy performance, dancing with Virat Kohli and ‘Lutta with’ Jom Jo Pathan ‘. The Grand event set a platform for an electrification opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
This for the first time Shah Rukh Khan hosted an IPL opening ceremony, making the opportunity even more special. Clothing in his signature all-black enclosure, the actor brought his undisputed attraction to the incident. Not only did he host the evening, but he also found cricketers Virat Kohli and Rinku Singh to join the stage for some unforgettable dance moments.
For Virat Kohli, SRK ficklely requested the cricketer to repeat his on-field energy to repeat two-field energy to repeat Jhoome Jo Patha. The Bollywood icon was seen teaching Kohli signature step, and the two made the move together, set the stage with their infectious energy.
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King Khan King Kohli
When two kings meet, the stage is bound to set fire #Tataipl 2025 opening ceremony with Bollywood and Cricket Royalty #KKRVRCB , @IAMSRK , @imvkohli pic.twitter.com/9rqqqwhlrmm– Indianpremierleague (@IPL) March 22, 2025
Meanwhile, when it was Rinku Singh’s turn, Shah Rukh praised KKR Star’s dancing skills saying, “I would like to request Rinku to dance to dance to one of my songs because whenever we win a game, Rinku really dances well for my songs.” Rinku enthusiastically chose Loot Put Gaya, and as he performed together, Virat Kohli was seen enjoying a lively moment from the shore.
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Shahrukh Khan Rinku Singh
A special performance to please #Tataipl 2025 opening ceremony #KKRVRCB , @rinkusingh235 , @IAMSRK pic.twitter.com/ik0h8bdybk– Indianpremierleague (@IPL) March 22, 2025
SRK hosted the Star-Staded event, as singers Shreya Ghoshal and Karan Aujla mesmerized the audience with their chart-topping performance. Connecting glamor, actor Disha Patani set the stage on fire with her panoramic dance performance, making the night -game and entertainment celebration.

