The Pro Kabaddi League Kicks Off with a Star-Studded Opening Ceremony
The Pro Kabaddi League kicks off on a high note as Bollywood celebs were present at the opening ceremony of PKL 11. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 cast members Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan graced the grand opening of PKL 11. The first match was set between Telugu Titans and Bengaluru Bulls.
Kartik Aaryan shared his childhood memories of kabaddi, saying, “I used to play kabaddi in my Gali.” Although he played kabaddi in his childhood, he did not participate at any professional level. He expressed pride in sharing the stage with kabaddi players. Vidya Balan also shared her views on meeting star raiders Pawan Sehrawat and Pardeep Narwal. She stated, “I have enjoyed watching kabaddi. Today we met Pawan and Pardeep, who are fantastic players. Good luck to the teams for the first match. Pawan is a high-flyer and Pardeep is a record-breaker, so I wish them luck for the season.”
Kartik and Vidya were seen promoting their upcoming horror-comedy movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. The first two parts were successful in theaters, and now the third part is set to release during the festive season. They added Bollywood glamour and excitement for the fans.
The night started with the match between Bengaluru Bulls and Telugu Titans. The Titans dismantled the Bulls on their home ground, with Sehrawat being the hero of the match by scoring crucial points. The Titans defeated the Bulls 37-29 in the season 11 opener.
Following the thrilling match, Sunil Kumar led U Mumba against Dabang Delhi K.C.. Sunil was the most expensive defender bought in the PKL 11 auction, but Delhi showcased an impressive performance, defeating Mumbai 36-28 in their first match.
The season 11 matches will be played in three cities: Hyderabad, Noida, and Pune. The first leg is taking place in Hyderabad, after which the players will travel to Noida for the second leg of PKL 11.
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