The city of Lucknow was converted into a vibrant carnival on Sunday, August 17, 2025. UP T20 League Bharat Ratna was kicked on his third season with a grand and star-staded opening ceremony at Shri Aatil Bihari Vajpey Ekna Cricket Stadium. The evening saw an ideal convergence of cricket and entertainment, in which Bollywood luminaries and famous music artists illuminated the stadium and really mesmerized fans.
Bollywood glamor shines bright at the opening ceremony of UP T20 League 2025
The main attraction of the evening was breathtaking performance by Bollywood superstar Tamannaah Bhatia And Disha PataniAs the sun sets in the magnificent Ekna Stadium, the crowd was treated to electrify dance sequences, energetic music and non-stop entertainment.
Both actresses brought their signature Karishma on stage, incorporating thousands of fans in the appearance for their high-energy routine for popular Bollywood tracks.
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Glamor, adding celebrities Janhvi Kapoor And Siddharth Malhotra At the same time, with special appearances, enhancing the attraction of the ceremony and reminiscent of the fans of the evening film award show. Social media echoed with enthusiasm as the mob grabbed these moments and shared its experiences, making the #A UPT20OPeningceremony a trending subject on the digital platform.
Sunidhi Chauhan set the stage with power-pack singing
Evening entertainment witfal reached his Jenith after celebrating the playback singer Sunidi Chauhan Took it on stage. His mesmerizing voice and dynamic appearance thrilled the audience, joining singing with his hit numbers.
Sunidi’s performance added a musical crasendo for the celebration, appreciation of applause, cheers, and endless admiration from the stand.
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– Kumar Sourav (@Adamdhoni1) August 18, 2025
Behind the curtain, Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) director Rajiv Shukla and UP T20 League President DS Chauhan were present to officially inaugurate the league.
A new era for cricket and entertainment in Uttar Pradesh
The opening ceremony was not just about celebrity and spectacle. This was a statement of intention from organizers to mix world -class entertainment with top level cricket at the center of North India. The 2025 tournament features six teams, including defending champions Merti Maveryx, last year’s finalist Kanpur Superstar, and Noida Super Kings, Gorakhpur Lions, Kashi Rudra and Lucknow Falcons.
While the night was largely jubilant, some challenges were mentioned, some fans in General expressed concern about smoke from fireworks and minor disruption. However, the overall spirit was celebrated and anticipated for an action -rich season.
With matches lasting till 6 September, the League is set to bring the enthusiasm of Uttar Pradesh’s cricket to new heights. As the fireworks faded and the first ball was bowled, it was clear – the UP T20 League is not just a sports program, but a grand festival that brings together for the star power of passion and Indian entertainment for cricket.
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