Shahid Kapoor on a bike
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor arrives at the stadium on a bike
Shahid show
Shahid Kapoor performs to a Bollywood number at the Salt Lake Stadium
Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly smiles as he attends the 'Opening Nite'
The captains
The captains pose in front of the IPL trophy. The final will be played on 24 May
Fans
Fans enjoy the proceedings of 'Opening Nite'
Fireworks
Fireworks explode over Salt Lake Stadium as the opening ceremony begins
Farhan Akhtar
Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar performs
Hritik Roshan steals the show
Bollywood actor Hritik Roshan performs at 'Opening Nite'. He stole the show
Artists perform
Various artists perform at the opening ceremony
Anushka Sharma
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma dances
The performers
Music composer Pritam, Hritik, Farhan Akhtar and Anushka are seen on stage
Anushka
Another picture of Anushka's performance
Anushka and Hritik
Anushka and Hritik are pictured at the end of the opening ceremony
Hritik Roshan
Hritik's performance was appreciated by the fans