Teen sensation and Bollywood heartthrob Shraddha Kapoor, who will be seen in the upcoming movie "Half Girlfriend," based on the novel by Chetan Bhagat of the same name, performed live at the Eden Gardens Kolkata on Thursday, April 13, ahead of the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR's) first home match of IPL 2017 against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).
Yes, the battle-lines have been drawn yet again between Shah Rukh Khan, the co-owner of KKR and Preity Zinta, the co-owner of KXIP.
Not only Shraddha Kapoor but also singer Monali Thakur, of Sawaar loon fame as well as the revered Shillong Chamber Choir, performed at one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in India -- the Eden Gardens.
.@ShraddhaKapoor is excited to perform in the VIVO #IPL opening ceremony in Kolkata. She has a special message for all the fans :) pic.twitter.com/YjnCkQtNJm
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 12, 2017
The opening ceremony, featuring a sizzling dance from Shraddha and some vocal renditions from Monali, will take place an hour or so ahead of the start of the match. KKR vs KXIP kicks off at 8 pm IST. Preview and where to watch the match.
Actor @ShraddhaKapoor LIVE at #IPL #KKRvKXIP @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/DROGhyIXzn
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 13, 2017
VIDEO: Some synchronized @Shillong_SCC symphony to set the ball rolling in Kolkata https://t.co/govxViWSEF @KKRiders #IPL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 13, 2017
VIDEO: @monalithakur03 gets the crowd grooving to her tunes at #IPL https://t.co/K435XljBdM @KKRiders #KKRvKXIP
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 13, 2017
Shraddha Kapoor's dance rehearsal photos at Eden Gardens
[PICS] Shraddha rehearsing for her performance at Eden Gardens. pic.twitter.com/EbOyTIwviA
— Shraddha Daily (@ShraddhaxDaily) April 13, 2017