Chris Brown, Major Lazer to perform at IPL alongside Bollywood A-listers

Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandes, Katrina Kaif and Yo Yo Honey Singh will also be performing

DJ squad Major Lazer and Chris Brown will be joining Bollywood superstars Ranveer Singh and Katrina Kaif for the opening ceremony of the Indian Premiere League's ninth season.

“We are very excited to perform in India for the very first time… Looking forward to a crazy night of mayhem and meeting all my beautiful people in India,” Brown said in a statement, reports Times of India.

“At IPL we treat the whole city like one scene and we bring everyone out for music, food and just good energy all around. All of us in Major Lazer are excited to be back in India bringing carnival to the fans,” added the Major Lazer trio.



Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandes, Katrina Kaif and Yo Yo Honey Singh are among the Bollywood talent to perform on stage.

“I will show to the world how music and sport go hand in hand,” Bollywood Life quoted Yo Yo Honey Singh as saying.

Ranveer's performance will be a tribute to cricket fans, reports Times of India. "My act will honour the spirit of cricket and victory. I want to dedicate this performance to all the cricket fans across the world."