B Praak to 'pay tribute to armed forces' in special performance ahead of PBKS vs DC match

The Indian Premier League announced a special performance of B Praak ahead of the high-voltage match against Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala on May 8. BCCI have planned to pay ‘a tribute to Indian forces’ and for the same reason, a mini concert of B Praak has been organised. Notably, the renowned singer is known for songs such as Mann Bharrya, Saari Duniya Jaala Denge and Rabba Ve, among others.

BCCI had planned an opening ceremony in each of the venues that hosted IPL in 2025. Shreya Ghosal, Shah Rukh Khan, among others, performed in the opening ceremony in Kolkata, while Vijaya



Prakash sang at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, and Anirudh Ravichander performed at Chepauk. Other notable celebrities also took part in other stadiums. Similarly, B Praak was chosen for Dharamshala, but BCCI also planned to give a tribute to the armed forces during his performance.

Ahead of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens, the players of both teams and the umpires sang the national anthem, which isn’t common in the IPL. During the innings break, Eden Gardens paid a tribute to the armed forces with a lightning show and patriotic songs, including Maa Tujhe Salaam.