Shah Rukh Khan Bollywood star opens IPL tournament

Shah Rukh Khan promises spectacular IPL opening show

Shah Rukh Khan promises spectacular IPL opening showNine teams will play 72 Twenty20 matches over 54 days. 

Players from around the world will compete in the world's richest cricket league.  Khan said he would perform some of his songs at the nearly two-hour show to be staged at the Salt Lake stadium.

Tuesday's spectacular opening ceremony took place at the Salt Lake Stadium and featured top Bollywood stars like Khan, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Paduokone and international rap artist Pitbull.
The 105-minute show also featured flying drummers, colourful balloons, percussionists and fireworks.
Bollywood's Khan, Kaif and Padukone performed dance numbers from hit films, while Pitbull sang some of his hit songs.
The Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by Khan, will play the first match of the tournament on Wednesday against the Delhi Daredevils.