Ayushmann to perform at WPL 2025 opening ceremony
What's the story
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana has been confirmed as the only celebrity performer for the opening ceremony of Women's Premier League 2025 (WPL).
The event will take place on Friday, February 14, at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
An insider told HT, "Audiences across the world and in the Kotambi Stadium are all set to witness an unforgettable performance by Khurrana!"
Performance details
Khurrana's performance to set the mood for WPL 2025
The source further revealed that Khurrana's unique song-and-dance act is aimed at setting the tone for the opening ceremony.
"Ayushmann's special song-and-dance act is bound to set the mood for the opening ceremony and will get fans in the perfect start to WPL, a tournament that has become a major sensation in the world of cricket," added the insider.
Tournament overview
WPL 2025: A glance at the tournament details
The third edition of WPL will be held from February 14 to March 15, with five teams playing across four Indian cities: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
Gujarat Giants will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.
The grand finale will take place on March 15 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Social initiative
Khurrana's recent collaboration with UNICEF India
On Tuesday, Khurrana joined hands with UNICEF India to promote online safety on Safer Internet Day.
He held interactive sessions with kids, playing educational games on digital safety.
"In today's world, people of all ages...are using the internet for their ease and convenience. In such situations, it is very important to educate first-time users of the internet - that is children about the perils of the internet as well as ways to stay safe online," he said.
Career update
Khurrana's upcoming film 'Thama' set for Diwali release
On the work front, Khurrana will be seen in the upcoming horror-comedy Thama, where he will play a vampire.
The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
It is scheduled to release on Diwali 2025 on November 17.