Shah Rukh Khan teaches Virat Kohli Jhoome Jo Pathaan hook step, dances with Rinku Singh at IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony

Shah Rukh Khan introduced Virat Kohli as the GOAT of cricket. The two of them also danced to Jhoome Jo Pathaan during the IPL 2025 opening ceremony.

Updated on: Mar 22, 2025, 19:30:50 IST

By Santanu Das

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Shah Rukh Khan charmed hundreds of fans gathered at Eden Gardens in Kolkata as he kicked off the opening ceremony on Saturday evening. The actor took the mic to give a short speech, highlighting the enthusiasm of fans that has made this a celebration of cricket. He also joined Virat Kohli on stage and danced with him. (Also read: Shah Rukh Khan arrives in Kolkata ahead of KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 match; blows fans kisses. Watch)

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli with Shah Rukh Khan before the match. REUTERS/Abhijit Addya (REUTERS)

Shah Rukh kickstarts IPL 2025

Shah Rukh looked dapper in a blue shirt paired with a leather jacket and trousers for the evening. In his speech he said, “Party Pathan ke ghar pe rakhoge toh mehman nawazi ke liye Pathan khud aayega aur patake bhi layega (If you will keep the party in this house Pathaan will surely come to celebrate and invite him and also bring the firecrackers along with him).” Shah Rukh then went on to address the city of joy and kick started the opening ceremony with loud cheers from the audiences.

Shah Rukh praises Virat Kohli

After Karan Aujla's performance, he said, “Kolkata, kemon acho? IPL ne pichle 18 saalo mein bohut se zindagi badal diye hein. Log aajkal break up nahi karte strategic time out lete hein. Lets give it up guys for the biggest celebration.” He went to introduce Virat Kohli as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time. The two of them also interacted on stage shortly.

He praised Virat as the OG player of IPL. He also chanted Kohli's name thrice, urging the audience to follow him. Rinku Singh also joined the actor on stage, and the two danced to his song from Dunki, Lutt Putt Gaya.

Shreya Ghoshal also performed at the opening ceremony. Actor Disha Patani also enthralled the audience with her energetic dance performance.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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