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Summary Opening ceremony of the fifth season of the IPL will be held on April 3.
Opening ceremony of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be a grand spectacle, as international pop star Katy Perry Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Amitabh Bachchan alongwith other will perform on the night.“We look forward to Ms Perry’s participation at the IPL 2012 Opening Nite. A performer of her calibre makes the occasion even more special for the players, organisers and fans,” says IPL Chairman, Rajeev Shukla, adding: “This year’s ceremony will be something that’s never been seen before in IPL,” IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said in a statement.Others who’ll be performing are Colonial Cousins — the band formed by singer Hariharan and singer-composer Leslie Lewis, and international artist Ravi Drums. “It will be a two-hour event. Shiamak Davar is putting together the show, and Mudassar Khan will choreograph Salman’s performance,” reveals Sabbas Joseph of Wizcraft, the company that is managing the event. Contrary to reports, Big B is not hosting the event.
