Ananya Panday delivers a riveting performance at IPL 2025 celebrations in Mumbai; dad Chunky Panday calls it ‘Absolutely electrifying atmosphere’ |

Actor Ananya Panday brought Bollywood glamour to Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai before the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday evening.
Electrifying Performance at IPL Mega Celebrations
The young artist was selected to perform at the IPL mega celebrations in Mumbai. Her lively dance performance thrilled the crowd, especially Bollywood fans. She danced to several popular songs and received an enthusiastic welcome when she took the stage.
Chunky Panday Applauds Ananya’s Performance
Ananya’s father, actor Chunky Panday, who was at the stadium, shared a video of her performance and captioned it, “Absolute electrifying atmosphere.”
Check out the post here:

SRK and Virat Kohli at IPL opening ceremony
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli stole the show at the IPL 2025 opening with an energetic dance to ‘Jhoome Jo Pathaan,’ captivating both cricket and Bollywood fans. SRK also made a dramatic entrance, and the event featured performances by Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani, and Karan Aujla.

Hardik Pandya’s Decision After Winning the Toss
After winning the toss, Hardik Pandya decided to bowl first, believing the track looked good. He mentioned that while dew may or may not be a factor at Wankhede, there could be some early swing. He felt chasing would be a good option and emphasized the importance of getting into a solid rhythm. Hardik also highlighted the team’s focus on playing better cricket and staying calm. He confirmed that Will Jacks would return and that debutant Ashwani would be playing as well. Mumbai Indians are still looking for their first win of the season.

On the other hand, KKR lost their opening match to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) but bounced back with a convincing victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR).