Bollywood actress Ananya Panday brought its star power to the opening ceremony of the 2025 IPL, which was held at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Monday March 31, captivating the fans with a dazzling performance that set the tone for the two Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Ananya Panday adorns Wankhede’s crowd with her charm
Dressed in a vibrant pink outfit, Ananya went on stage with an electrifying interpretation of popular bollywood songs, including the successful song “What is Jhumka,” Originally interpreted by Alia Bhatt. His performance was not only a demonstration of dance, but a celebration of the merger of Bollywood with cricket, creating an atmosphere filled with excitement and glamor. While she was dancing, the crowd broke out in applause, presenting her immense popularity and the joy she brought to the event.
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IPL 2025 embraces entertainment
Season IPL 2025, which started on March 22 with a large opening ceremony in Eden Gardens in Kolkata, adopted a new format this year. Each match offers its own mini-celeber, making each game an unforgettable event. Aanya’s performance was part of this initiative, following previous acts of renowned artists like Shreyas Ghoshal, Disha Patani and Karan Aujla During the opening ceremony in Kolkata.
Fans of the Wankhede stadium were treated to a spectacular spectacle when Ananya’s dynamic choreography was transparent to high energy music, strengthening the idea that IPL is as much a matter of entertainment as of cricket. His father, actor Chunky Pandaywas present in the stands, proudly encouraging his daughter and sharing moments of her performance on social networks.
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Bollywood meets cricket
Season IPL 2025 is particularly important because it marks 18 years of the tournament, and the presence of Aanya added a touch of nostalgia and celebration at this stage. The actress has attended IPL matches since her creation, often seen alongside her best friend SUHANA KHANwhose father Shah Rukh Khan KKR co -owner. This connection also underlines the intertwining of the culture of Bollywood and Cricket in India.
#Suhanakhan It looks disappointed because KKR’s performance not to the brand today!
Hoping for the high return🤞🏻#Kkrvsmi #Mivskkr pic.twitter.com/armjm53eni
– Suhana Khan (@Suhanakhanclub) March 31, 2025
