Shah Rukh Khan Requests Applause: Kolkata Criticized for Low Energy, Disha Patani's Thirst Trap Draws Criticism
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Cricket fans were left disappointed on Saturday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as the IPL 2025 opening ceremony didn’t meet their expectations. The event also saw a sizzling performance from Bollywood actress Disha Patani. who caught the attention of fans. But her performance was short-lived for fans watching it on television as it was cut short by the broadcasters to focus on the season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, even the atmosphere was drab as the spectators hardly reacted to the opening ceremony, that even KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who is arguably one of the most popular celebrities in India, also had to ask fans to applaud. Some fans even took to social media to lash out at Disha Patani’s performance dress, which was too short according to them, and they felt that it wasn’t the right choice as even children were present in the venue.
One fan wrote on X, “what a lull atmosphere. everyone looks tired. no energy. srk has to ask for "a round of applause" to get the noise. always start ipl with a csk match. and get ms dhoni on stage. then see what madness is!”
Here are the other reactions:
In the opening match of the IPL 2025 season, the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, faced a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets. In pursuit of 175 runs, RCB successfully reached 177/3 in just 16.2 overs, largely thanks to Virat Kohli's impressive unbeaten score of 59 runs off 36 deliveries. Additionally, Krunal Pandya's remarkable performance, taking three wickets, helped RCB limit KKR to 174/8 in their full 20 overs.
Following the match, RCB captain Rajat Patidar commented, “There was some pressure, but overall it was a successful day for me. If we continue to win like this, it will be a positive trend. I was clear in my approach—I didn’t mind Suyash conceding runs, as he was our primary wicket-taker, and I supported him. Regarding Krunal and Suyash, both bowlers displayed remarkable courage and determination from the 13th over onward.”
He further remarked, “The mindset focused on taking wickets was truly impressive. As for Kohli, having a player of his caliber is a fantastic opportunity for me to learn from one of the game's legends. Regarding my shot off Harshit over backward point, that was a shot I had planned; I intended to hit it over covers, but the ball moved back unexpectedly, and it just happened.”
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