The IPL kicked off with an elaborate opening ceremony

The IPL kicked off with an elaborate opening ceremony, Chennai v Kolkata, IPL 2011, Chennai, April 8, 2011©AFP

Shah Rukh Khan performs at the IPL opening ceremony

Shah Rukh Khan performs at the IPL opening ceremony, Chennai v Kolkata, IPL 2011, Chennai, April 8, 2011

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Shah Rukh Khan performs at the IPL opening ceremony, Chennai v Kolkata, IPL 2011, Chennai, April 8, 2011©AFP

Dancers in the colours of India's flag at the IPL opening ceremony

Dancers in the colours of India's flag at the IPL opening ceremony, Chennai v Kolkata, IPL 2011, Chennai, April 8, 2011©AFP

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Dancers at the opening ceremony of the IPL

Dancers at the opening ceremony of the IPL, Chennai v Kolkata, IPL 2011, Chennai, April 8, 2011©AFP

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Dancers at the opening ceremony of the IPL, Chennai v Kolkata, IPL 2011, Chennai, April 8, 2011©AFP