The much-awaited opening ceremony of the Women’s Premiere League (WPL) 2024 kicked off with a bang as some of Bollywood’s biggest stars graced the stage with their mesmerizing performances, setting the tone for the thrilling cricket extravaganza to follow. From Kartik Aaryan‘s energetic start to Shah Rukh Khan‘s charismatic presence, the event was a spectacle to behold.

Kartik Aaryan leads the charge for Gujarat Giants

Kartik, representing the Gujarat Giants, set the stage on fire wit?h his dynamic performance, showcasing his signature charm and energy to the delight of the audience.

Here is the video:

A GRAND start to the #TATAWPL opening ceremony 😍

Kartik Aaryan captivates the crowd with a stellar performance! πŸ”₯@TheAaryanKartik pic.twitter.com/PCcChO9p6y

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 23, 2024

Sidharth Malhotra’s elegant display for Delhi Capitals

Sidharth Malhotra mesmerized the crowd with his elegant performance, representing last year’s runners-up, the Delhi Capitals, and leaving a lasting impression with his graceful moves.

Here is the video:

Sidharth Malhotra's dazzling performance lights up the Chinnaswamy Stadium πŸ’₯#TATAWPL | @SidMalhotra pic.twitter.com/FptK14jQud

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 23, 2024

Tiger Shroff’s swift moves for Royal Challengers Bangalore

Tiger Shroff, known for his impeccable dance skills, showcased his agility and prowess on stage, r?epresenting the Royal Challengers Bangalore and leaving the audience in awe with his swift moves.

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That's ONE roaring performance, courtesy @iTIGERSHROFF 😍#TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/JwRLGyQov2

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 23, 2024

Varun Dhawan’s enthralling act for UP Warriorz

Varun Dhawan had the crowd grooving along as he deliver?ed an electrifying performance in Bengaluru, representing the UP Warriorz and treating fans to some of his iconic dance numbers.

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Varun Dhawan has hit it out of the park with his performance in Bengaluru! πŸ₯³#TATAWPL | @Varun_dvn pic.twitter.com/FisB55uJ6u

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 23, 2024

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Shahid Kapoor’s grand entry for Mumbai Indians

Shahid Kapoor made a grand e?ntrance on a bike and captivated the audience with his ?effortless moves, representing the defending champions, the Mumbai Indians, and leaving everyone spellbound.

Here is the video:

Bengaluru erupts with joy to welcome Shahid Kapoor to the #TATAWPL Opening Ceremony πŸ˜ƒπŸ™Œ@shahidkapoor pic.twitter.com/C2LckHvV2D

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 23, 2024

Shah Rukh Khan’s charismatic presence lights up the stage

The highlight of the evening was Shah Rukh Khan‘s captivating presence as he delivered a heartfelt speech on women empowerment and graced the stage with his iconic dance performances, setting the stage for the captains’ introduction.

Here is the video:

SOUND ON 😍

π™Žπ™π™–π™ 𝙍π™ͺ𝙠𝙝 𝙆𝙝𝙖𝙣 πŸ‘‘ showcases his aura at the #TATAWPL Opening Ceremony 🀩🀩@iamsrk pic.twitter.com/WLjSmCxVXL

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 23, 2024

The star-studded opening ceremony of WPL 2024 lived up to its hype, with Bollywood’s finest entertainers dazzling the audience and creating unforgettable moments. As the excitement reaches its peak, fans eagerly await the start of the second season of WPL 2024, ready to witness thrilling cricket battles unfold.

Also WATCH: WPL 2024 – Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recreates his iconic DDLJ pose with Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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On Saturday, March 4, Kiara Advani and Kriti Sanon performed at the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) Opening Ceremony in Mumbai. The??ir dance performances on Bollywood songs were highly energetic and exciting. After the gig, both actresses took to social media to express their joy and share?? their experiences.

Kiara, who portrayed the role of Sakshi Singh RawatΒ in ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’, took to her Instagram handle and shared a video of her performance. Alongside the post, Kiara wrote, “Humbled and honoured to perform Live at the first ever Women’s Premier League in India! A truly memorable moment for cricket lovers! #WPL #Proud #ChakDeGirls #ChakDeIndia looking forward to all the matches.”

Kriti, the ‘Heropanti’ fame actress, shared that she’s honoured and privileged to perform at the opening ceremony of the first ever WPL.

Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “…Aasmaan ka swaad hai, muddatton ke baad hai. It was an honour and a privilege to perform at the opening ceremony of the first ever Women’s Premier League! Cricket has always been looked as more of a male sport and I’m so happy and proud that the women cricketers are getting opportunities, platforms and validation that they have always deserved.”

“WPL, which has been organised at a huge level and is being aired in 47 countries, is truly a symbol of change and progress. Thank you BCCI @wplt20 for making me a small part of the celebration of this change,” the model-turned-actress added.

Besides Kiara and Kriti, Punjabi-Canadian singer AP Dhillon also performed at the marquee event.

After the dancing and singing performances at the DY Patil Stadium, captains of all five WPL teams – Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians), Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants), Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals), Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bangalore) and Alyssa Healy (UP Warriorz) unveiled the coveted trophy.

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The opening ceremony of the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, Mar????ch 4.

Bollywood actresses, Kiara Advani and Kriti Sanon, and the famous Punjabi singer and rapper AP Dhillon set the stage on fire with their electrifying performances. The local crowd and the special guests in Jay Shah (BCCI Secretary) and Arun Dhumal were spotted enjoying eve??ry bi?t of the 2023 WPL opening ceremony.

Kiara was the first one to perform at the marquee event. Her dance moves included performances on songs such as Bhool Bhulaiya, Burj Khalifa, Punja??bban, Rangsari and Bijlee Bijlee. Soon after her performance, Kriti walked up to the stage.

The #TATAWPL kicks off in style! πŸ™Œ

Kiara Advani's entertaining performance gets the crowd going! πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘Œ pic.twitter.com/cKfuGOCpEC

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023

Kriti began her performance inside the dressing room with ‘Chak De India’ played in the background. She then shook her legs on songs like Coca-Cola, Thumkeshwari, Sweety Tera Drama, Param Sundari. After the conclusion of her perfomance, Amritpal entered the ground with drum rolls and beats.

An energetic performance ahead of an energetic #TATAWPL!

Kriti Sanon lights up the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ pic.twitter.com/tcvQD8s0PV

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023

He?? started his performance with his popular number Brown Munde. The Gurdaspur-born also sang Excuses, Eh Munde, Tere Te, Insane, Drop Top,and several other Punjabi songs.

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How about THAT for an electrifying performance 🀩#TATAWPL | @apdhillxn pic.twitter.com/CuYbqWEo0a

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023

In ??the end, all the three performers came on the stage to thank the? audience.

Talking about the WPL 2023, the T20 extravaganza will see 22 matches in its inaugural edition, including 20 round-robin games, an Eliminato?r and a final.

Five teams – Mumbai Indians (MI), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), UP Warriorz (UPW) and Gujarat Giants (GG) – will compete for the coveted title, with the grand finale scheduled on March 26 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

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