IPL 2015: Hrithik Roshan, Anushka Sharma, Shahid Kapoor shine at the opening ceremony

The IPL 2015 opening ceremony was delayed by more than an hour due to rain but the staff did a fine job to get everything in order. (Source: PTI)

Saif Ali Khan, dressed smartly in an Indian attire, failed to add fire to the event. The host tried his best but looked a tad confused and puzzled at the Salt Lake Stadium. His act involved awkward poses, long gaps and was no where close to entertaining. (Source: PTI)

Anushka Sharma enthralled the audience with a brilliant performance. Dancing on the tunes of her famous numbers, Virat Kohli's actress girlfriend restored some life into an otherwise dull ceremony. (Source: PTI)

While she danced on the tunes of 'Mundaya nu thag le', the cameraman smartly panned towards Virat Kohli who couldn't resist smiling as her girlfriend entertained the Salt Lake. (Source: PTI)

In the cool night air, Hrithik's fiery act against the backdrop of dazzling strobe lights and psychedelic floor projections stole the show

The actor, who had his maiden live act after his stellar debut in "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai" at the very same venue, made sure the Kolkata crowd got to see his best moves.

The opening act of the night by Shahid Kapoor continued from where Saif left. Shahid, during his little medley, almost knocked out the dance crew with his bike and almost fell while dancing on the stage. The actor got his act together towards the end but looked very cautious due to the wet surroundings. (Source: PTI)

Shahid danced to his hit numbers 'Dhating Naach' and 'Gandi Baat.' (Source: PTI)

Shahid Kapoor arrives in style on bike.

Banged the bike broke the stage . Felt the love . Amaze, he tweeted later after a minor accident while performing. (Source: PTI)

Shahid was super cool in dhotis and orange Nehru jacket. (Source: PTI)

Farhan Akhtar was very energetic with his band Farhan Live! (Source: PTI)

Actor Farhan Akhtar also put up a power-packed performance. (Source: PTI)

Farhan Akhtar, who will be seen in Dil Dhadakne Do soon, performs during the Pepsi IPL 2015 opening night . (Source: PTI)

Salt Lake witnessed a lot of fireworks as the ceremony officially kicked off the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League. (Source: PTI)

All to play for! Captains pose with the trophy they all will battle it out for in the coming days. Let's play! (Source: PTI)