IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony: The IPL 2025 closing ceremony lit up Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3, 2025, before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) final.
Shankar Mahadevan’s emotional tribute to the Indian Armed Forces, joined by his sons Siddharth and Shivam, set a patriotic tone, honoring Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam attack victims.
Bollywood stars and vibrant performances made it a grand goodbye to the season. This article covers the event, so let’s start.
Shankar Mahadevan’s Patriotic Tribute
Shankar Mahadevan, a national award-winning singer, led the ceremony with a heartfelt performance starting at 6:00 PM. With sons Siddharth and Shivam, he sang patriotic songs like Ae Watan, Vande Mataram, and Lehra Do, celebrating India’s Armed Forces.
The trio’s medley included Bharat from Manikarnika and Lakshya’s title track, getting fans waving tricolor flags. A video tribute showed the Army’s bravery in Operation Sindoor, a response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
Four helicopters flew over the stadium, displaying the Indian flag, adding pride. Shankar called it a humbling moment.
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Star-Studded Performances
The ceremony wasn’t just patriotic, it was a party. Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Disha Patani, Varun Dhawan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Karan Aujla brought energy, matching the IPL’s opening ceremony.
Disha and Varun’s dance moves and Shreya’s melodies had the crowd cheering. Karan Aujla’s high-energy songs got fans dancing. Dancers in tricolor outfits added spark.
A Farewell to IPL 2025
The ceremony marked the end of a tough IPL season, paused for 10 days due to India-Pakistan tensions. Originally set for Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, the final moved to Ahmedabad, the world’s biggest cricket stadium, for safety. The event honored not just the Armed Forces but also cricket’s spirit, uniting fans after a dramatic season.
Both RCB and PBKS, chasing their first title, made the final historic. Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli’s wife, and BCCI President Roger Binny watched from the stands.
How to Watch the IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony
The IPL 2025 Closing Ceremony was broadcast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar, starting 6:00 PM, followed by the toss at 7:00 PM and match at 7:30 PM.
You can watch this ceremony on JioHotstar.
The IPL 2025 closing ceremony was a mix of pride, music, and celebration, led by Shankar Mahadevan’s touching tribute to the Armed Forces. Bollywood stars and dancers made it unforgettable, marking a grand farewell to a thrilling season.
As RCB and PBKS fought for the trophy, the ceremony reminded fans of unity and courage. Watch highlights on JioHotstar.
