IPL 6 Opening Ceremony

Captains of 9 teams of IPL 6 standing with their heads held high after signing the pledge.(BCCI Image)

Katrina sizzles the stage. She danced to Bollywood chartbusters (BCCI Image)

Katrina's performace during the opening ceremony of IPL 6(BCCI Image)

Another shot of Katrina Kaif as she entertains the crowd.(BCCI Image)

Katrina is considered by many as one of the top actors in Bollywood currently.(BCCI Image)

International rapper Pitbull too was at the event and lent it an international flavour.(BCCI Image)

Pitbull in his element during the performance. (BCCI Image)

The loudest cheer was perhaps, reserved for SRK. Seen here with his best foot forward.(BCCI Image)

SRK performing in the opening ceremony of IPL6. (BCCI Image)

SRK enjoys a light moment with Bappi Lehri and Usha Uthup. (BCCI Image)

Entertainers perform during the opening ceremony of IPL 6. (BCCI Image)

Another image of the 'King of Bollywood. (BCCI Image)

It was after SRK 's performance that Pitbull entered.(BCCI Image)

SRK later returned to thank all for supporting IPL. (BCCI Image)

Giant balloons representing each team at the event.(BCCI Image)

Katrina Kaif and her glamorous entry. (BCCI Image)

Deepika dancing to the beats of her favorite number.(BCCI Image)

Another shot of why Deepika was loudly cheered by the fans present here. (BCCI Image)

IPL skippers on their way to to sign the pledge.(BCCI Image)

Trained classical dancer Deepika Padukone perofmrs western form of dance with equal energy and enthusiasm(BCCI Image)

Virat Kohli along with other captains walking towards the stage to sign the pledge(BCCI Image)

IPL opening ceremony was a blend of entertainment and the prospect of cricketing action ahead. (BCCI image)

Gambhir - the defending champions' skipper - receiving the trophy. (BCCI image)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee seen with BCCI President N Srinivasan and IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla. (BCCI image)