The opening ceremony of IPL 2025 turned into a grand musical spectacle as iconic playback singer Shreya Ghoshal took center stage and delivered a performance that celebrated the spirit of cricket and culture in equal measure.
What made her act especially captivating was her thoughtful selection of songs—each uniquely aligned with the energy and identity of the ten IPL franchises. Her setlist included a variety of hits such as Ami Je Tomar, Rooba Roobami Saami, Kar Har Maidaan Fateh, Rang De Basanti, Deewangi Deewangi, Nagada Sang Dhol, Jai Raghuvanshi, Ayodhya Pati, Ramchandra ki Jai, and Rooba Rooba.
In a seamless tribute to India’s cultural diversity, Ghoshal sang in multiple languages and swept across genres and regions—capturing the unique essence of each IPL team through music. Her multilingual medley served as a fitting salute to the pan-India nature of the league and its fanbase.
The performance ended on an emotionally resonant note with soul-stirring renditions of Maa Tujhe Salaam and Vande Mataram, uniting fans in a wave of patriotic fervor at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Her musical tribute has now become one of the most talked-about moments of the IPL 2025 season opener.
