Glitz and glamour at the IPL ceremony

With Katy Perry and Bollywood stars it's all about entertainment at the opening ceremony of the IPL. Glitz, glamour and game. The opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament will see a lot of fireworks in Chennai tomorrow — from pop icon Katy Perry's performance and Indian dancing sensation Prabhudeva's act to Amitabh Bachchan's poetry recitation. If that is not enough, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Colonial Cousins are geared up to set the stage on fire. "There will be good things, lots of entertainment and cricket. It's the first time that such a large scale, separate concert is being organised for the IPL, so big things have been planned," Wizcraft Entertainment director Sabbas Joseph said. The performer line-up is impressive. "Amitabh Bachchan will be opening the night. He will render a poem written by Prasoon Joshi. And Salman Khan will give the show a fitting finale...all performers will bring something unique to the show," said Joseph. Contrary to recent media reports, Big B is unlikely to dance, clarifies Joseph. The highlight of the ceremony is Perry. The singer, who tied the knot with now ex husband Russell Brand, in India in 2010, returns to the country to give her debut performance at the ceremony. She is set to enthral the audience with her hits like Fireworks and California Gurls. "Katy will add a different flavour to the event. She is coming down April 2, but leaving almost in a jiffy after her performance," said Joseph. A rare sight will be dancing sensation Prabhudeva on stage. Other attractions include dance performances by Chopra and Kapoor choreographed by Shiamak Davar and his team. Stepping up the fervour will be music maestros Colonial Cousins, who will team up with international percussionist and composer DJ Ravi Drums. "Whether it is international tracks, the Dhinka chika, southern tracks or the dances... the combination from across the country is aimed at entertainment and entertainment," said Joseph. The fifth edition of IPL will be held from April 4-May 27. From: Gulfnews