Bollywood Stars Rehearse for WPL 2024 Opening
A rare spectacle unfolded as Bollywood’s A-listers – Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Sidharth Malhotra, and Kartik Aaryan – gathered in one frame during Women’s Premiere League opening rehearsals. It’s a star-studded moment not witnessed in quite some time.
The eagerly anticipated Women’s Premier League 2024 opening ceremony at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium brought together an ensemble of Bollywood’s biggest stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan, Sidharth Malhotra, and Tiger Shroff. As they geared up for the event, Shah Rukh Khan showcased his dance prowess, moving to the beats of ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan’ and ‘Ramaiya Vastavaiyaa.’
The star-studded extravaganza, scheduled to kick off at 06:30 P.M., promises a dazzling spectacle with performances by these luminaries and an opening match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC). The event has created a buzz, capturing the excitement of fans eager to witness the glamour and entertainment on display.
Ahead of the opening ceremony, Shah Rukh Khan’s fan page on X (formerly Twitter) has shared a star-studded picture from the WPL rehearsals. In the click, the actors can be seen standing in a queue as they flash their million-dollar smiles. The text attached to the picture read, “King Khan, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, and Siddharth Malhotra clicked together at TATA WPL opening ceremony rehearsals.”
In a video posted on the official X page of Mumbai Indians, Shah Rukh Khan is captured meeting Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. The clip shows the two sharing a handshake, embracing, and engaging in a conversation. Towards the conclusion, they pose for photographs. The accompanying text reads, “Bade bade deshon mein aisi badi badi mulakaatein hoti rehti hai,” with the Mumbai franchise choosing SRK’s iconic dialogue from ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.’
Shah Rukh Khan met Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur during their practice session at Chinnaswamy Stadium, ahead of the Women’s Premiere League (WPL) 2024. Shah Rukh Khan Meets Players Ahead of WPL 2024; Meg Lanning, Harmanpreet Recreate His Iconic Pose
The eagerly awaited second season of the Women’s Premier League is poised to commence on Friday, February 23, at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The opening clash will feature last year’s finalists, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. The tournament will comprise 22 matches, with five teams competing, culminating in the final showdown on March 17.
The league’s inaugural ceremony is expected to be a glamorous occasion with a number of celebrities scheduled to attend. Shah Rukh Khan, Sidharth Malhotra, Kartik Aaryan, Tiger Shroff, Varun Dhawan, and Shahid Kapoor are among the star-studded cast members. A huge attraction, Shah Rukh Khan excites cricket fans and players alike as they excitedly await seeing their favorite Bollywood star begin another season of the Women’s Premier League.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Encounters with Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Set the Stage for WPL 2024
In anticipation of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) opening, Shah Rukh Khan immersed himself in rehearsals at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, setting the stage for the star-studded event. This prelude coincided with the practice sessions of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, gearing up for their clash in the inaugural match. During his visit, Shah Rukh interacted with players from both teams, bringing a lively atmosphere to the venue.
One notable encounter was with Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning, an accomplished Australian cricketer with seven World Cup victories (2 ICC Cricket World Cups and 5 ICC T20I World Cups) for her national team. In a video shared by Delhi Capitals on social media, Shah Rukh Khan engaged with the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) squads during the Women’s Premier League 2024 opening ceremony.
In a video shared by Delhi Capitals on X (formerly Twitter), SRK imparted his iconic arms-wide-open pose to Australian cricket star Meg Lanning. Additionally, Delhi Capitals paid tribute to SRK by featuring his famous dialogue from the 2007 film ‘Om Shanti Om’: “Kehte hain agar kisi cheez ko dil se chaho, toh poori kainaat use tumse milane ki koshish mein lag jaati hai.”Shah Rukh encouraged Lanning to replicate his famous pose. Much to the delight of her teammates and the Bollywood star himself, Lanning successfully recreated the iconic pose, sparking cheers and applause.
This dynamic interaction added an extra layer of excitement to the upcoming WPL season, emphasizing the synergy between the world of cricket and the glamour of Bollywood. As the stage was set for the league’s commencement, fans eagerly anticipated witnessing both the on-field action and the star-studded performances at the opening ceremony.
Subsequently, Khan extended his camaraderie to the Mumbai Indians camp, engaging with players. During his meeting with the Mumbai Indians skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur, the Bollywood icon recreated his iconic pose, adding a touch of glamour to the interaction.
In the much-anticipated opening clash on Friday, February 23, at 7:30 PM, the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, will face last year’s runners-up, Delhi Capitals. With Mumbai eager to replicate their previous year’s final performance and Delhi Capitals aiming for a different outcome, the stage is set for an exciting start to the Women’s Premier League.
