The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League, that will be held on April 2, at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, promises to be a grand one.

Adding to the glitz with be the co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, Shah Rukh Khan, who will be performing live, with his Jab Tak Hai Jaan co-star Katrina Kaif. We hear, even international rapper, Pitbull will be present too. We hear, that the minute Pitbull got to know SRK will be performing, he agreed to join in, immediately. Organised by Red Chillies Entertainment Pvt Ltd, the glamorous event will also see flying drummers, Chinese percussionist and fireworks, to make the opening even more lavish.

The sixth season will see nine teams battle 76 matches over a time span of seven weeks, leaving one to be the winner, who will be crowned on the final day of May 26.