Sun Mar 23 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony: Disha Patani’s Performance Cut Short, Sparks Online Outrage

**Kolkata, March 23, 2025** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opening ceremony at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Saturday night saw a mix of dazzling performances and unexpected controversy. While Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Karan Aujla entertained the crowds, actress Disha Patani’s dance performance was abruptly cut short by the official broadcaster, Jio Hotstar, sparking widespread disappointment and online outrage.

The ceremony began with a rousing speech from Shah Rukh Khan, followed by captivating performances from Shreya Ghoshal and Karan Aujla. Khan then shared the stage with cricket stars Rinku Singh and Virat Kohli, dancing with them to popular Bollywood tunes. The ceremony concluded with Khan, BCCI and IPL officials, and the captains of the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore joining in a rendition of the Indian national anthem.

However, it was Disha Patani’s energetic dance routine that dominated post-ceremony conversation – but not for the reasons intended. Jio Hotstar’s sudden cut to the upcoming match between RCB and KKR left viewers frustrated, with many taking to social media to express their anger and disappointment. Numerous tweets criticized the broadcaster for prematurely ending Patani’s performance, with some speculating that the decision was made due to concerns about the performance’s perceived content. Several users demanded to see the full, uncut version of the performance.

Despite the controversy surrounding Patani’s performance, the IPL opening ceremony largely proved a success, setting the stage for the highly anticipated tournament. Patani, whose most recent film was *Kalki 2898 AD*, is next set to appear in *Welcome to the Jungle*.

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