The eighth edition of the Indian Premier League kicked off with a frenzy evening with top Bollywood stars performing at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium. (BCCI)
There was a delay of more than one and half hour due to rain and thunderstorm in Kolkata. (BCCI)
Kolkata fans seemed excited as Shahid Kapoor performed on I'm a Disco Dancer. (BCCI)
All captains on the stage after signing the MCC Spirit of Cricket bat. (BCCI)
Anushka Sharma got a huge cheer from the crowd as she performed on dance numbers from movies like PK and Jab Tak Hain Jaan. (BCCI)
Farhan Akhtar gave some brilliant performance on songs like Sindbad the Sailor and Senorita. (BCCI)
Hrithik Roshan was the last performer in the ceremony and he ended his performance by thanking West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee. (BCCI)
