It was raining stars as the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off with a glittering Opening Ceremony on Friday at Mumbai. For long, the IPL has been a fusion of Bollywood and the cricketing world, and it was no different this year.
We bring to you exclusive moments from the red carpet of this star-studded event.
Bollywood actress and Co-Owner of Kings XI Punjab Preity Zinta was one of the first celebrities to walk on the carpet. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Irfan Pathan who recently married Safa Baid also made a red carpet entry. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
How can Mrs Dhoni be left behind? (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Ronit Roy was also spotted with his wife Neelam Singh. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
And then there was our ‘Champion’ DJ Bravo with Bollywood singing sensation Ankit Tiwari. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Our very own Sanju Baba was also present with his wife Manyata Dutt. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Newly-wed Geeta Basra also graced the occasion... (Photo: Yogen Shah)
...of course with her husband Harbajan Singh. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
Jonty Rhodes looked like a gentleman ruling the red carpet. (Photo: Yogen Shah)
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