File photos of Chris Brown (Image courtesy: AFP) and Katrina Kaif.
New Delhi:
The ninth season of the Indian Premier League will have a glitzy start with an all-star line-up, including international musicians Chris Brown and Major Lazer, performing at the opening ceremony on April 8 in Mumbai. Bollywood tadka will be provided by actors Katrina Kaif, Ranveer Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez.
An official statement released by Chris Brown's team read: "We are very excited to perform in India for the very first time. Looking forward to a crazy night of mayhem and meeting all my beautiful people in India."
A statement from band Major Lazer said: "All of us are excited to be back in India, bringing carnival to the fans".
Katrina Kaif, last seen in Fitoor, has promised a "fantastic" performance. "Cricket and Bollywood have always been closely associated and what better way for me to show my support! I will be performing live on the 8th of April and I'm totally looking forward to the experience. It is going to be fantastic!," she said.
Ranveer Singh said: "My act will honour the spirit of cricket and victory. I want to dedicate this performance to all the cricket fans across the world".
Rapper Yo! Yo! Honey Singh, who recently returned to public life after an 18-month absence, will also perform at the opening ceremony. He said: "I'm looking forward to put together a bad-ass performance for all my fans. I'll be performing some of the most iconic Yo! Yo! Honey Singh songs. I will showcase to the world how music and sport go hand-in-hand." (Also Read: Honey Singh Reveals Truth About His 18-Month Absence. He Wasn't in Rehab)
The first match of this season of the IPL will be held between cricket teams Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants at the Wankhede Stadium on April 9.
An official statement released by Chris Brown's team read: "We are very excited to perform in India for the very first time. Looking forward to a crazy night of mayhem and meeting all my beautiful people in India."
A statement from band Major Lazer said: "All of us are excited to be back in India, bringing carnival to the fans".
Katrina Kaif, last seen in Fitoor, has promised a "fantastic" performance. "Cricket and Bollywood have always been closely associated and what better way for me to show my support! I will be performing live on the 8th of April and I'm totally looking forward to the experience. It is going to be fantastic!," she said.
Ranveer Singh said: "My act will honour the spirit of cricket and victory. I want to dedicate this performance to all the cricket fans across the world".
Rapper Yo! Yo! Honey Singh, who recently returned to public life after an 18-month absence, will also perform at the opening ceremony. He said: "I'm looking forward to put together a bad-ass performance for all my fans. I'll be performing some of the most iconic Yo! Yo! Honey Singh songs. I will showcase to the world how music and sport go hand-in-hand." (Also Read: Honey Singh Reveals Truth About His 18-Month Absence. He Wasn't in Rehab)
The first match of this season of the IPL will be held between cricket teams Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiants at the Wankhede Stadium on April 9.
