Shah Rukh Khan dancing (Pic/AFP)
Shah Rukh Khan lit up the stage at the opening ceremony of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 on February 23. The event took place at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where King Khan delivered a scintillating performance featuring several of his hit songs, getting everyone in the audience to dance along.
Shah Rukh Khan sets the stage on fire at WPL 2024
Before his performance, Shah Rukh Khan took a moment to talk about 'Naari Shakti' (women empowerment). He praised women for challenging stereotypes and wished all the WPL teams good luck for their upcoming matches.
In his signature Pathaan style, SRK welcomed everyone, saying, "Party agar Pathaan ke ghar rakhoge toh mehmaan nawazi ke liye Pathaan toh aaega hi" (If you keep the party at a Pathaan's house, then Pathaan will surely come for hospitality). The superstar then grooved to the tunes of "Jhomme Jo Pathaan" and "Not Ramaiya Vastavaiya."
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About the Women's Premier League 2024 grand opening ceremony
The grand opening ceremony on February 23 commenced with a spectacular performance by Kartik Aaryan, representing Gujarat Titans. He entertained the audience with energetic renditions of songs like 'Dheeme Dheeme,' the title track of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,' 'Coca Cola,' and more. The entire stadium echoed with applause.
Following Kartik Aaryan's dynamic performance, Sidharth Malhotra took the stage and set it ablaze with his energetic performance representing Delhi Capitals. He danced to popular songs such as 'Kukkad,' 'Raatan Lambiyaan,' 'Kaala Chashma,' and more, captivating the audience with his moves.
Tiger Shroff then took the spotlight, lighting up the entire stadium with his electrifying dance on peppy numbers like 'Whistle Baja,' 'Ghungroo,' and more. He represented Royal Challengers Bangalore, adding his signature style to the grand opening ceremony of the Women's Premier League.
Varun Dhawan elevated the energy levels with his high-octane performance, dancing to hits like 'Apna Bana Le,' 'Palat,' 'Besharmi Ki Height,' and 'Muqabala,' among others. He represented UP Warriorz, bringing a burst of enthusiasm to the WPL opening ceremony.
Shahid Kapoor made a grand entrance on a bike with fireworks, adding a 'dhamakedaar' element to the event. He showcased his dance prowess on foot-tapping numbers like 'Nagada Nagada,' 'Shaam Shandaar,' 'Dhating Naach,' and 'Laal Peeli Ankhiyan,' captivating the audience with his charismatic performance.'
