Actor Disha Patani set the stage on fire at the IPL 2025 opening ceremony in Kolkata, delivering a high-energy performance that captivated the live audience.
However, viewers watching from home were left disappointed when the broadcast abruptly cut away from her act to focus on match commentary.
The sudden transition frustrated many fans, who took to social media to express their displeasure.
“Bhai, Disha Patani ki performance puri koi DM kr dena (Can someone DM me her full performance),” one user wrote, while another joked, “Disha Patani was fine until Jio Hotstar remembered their relatives might be watching. Instant cultural awakening! They stopped the broadcast mid-stream.”
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Some fans even compared her hype to international celebrities, with one comment reading, “Disha Patani should be hyped like US people hype Sydney Sweeney. They cut the TV feed of her dance because it was too hot.” Another questioned, “Where is Disha Patani’s performance…?”
Disappointed viewers also called out the broadcaster directly. “Why did @JioHotstar cut off #DishaPatani’s hot 🥵 performance midway?? Such a disappointment,” one user posted, while another wrote, “Broadcasters switched to commentary when Disha Patani is performing… Men: Cheating karta hai tu (It’s cheating).”
Adding to the speculation, a fan commented, “Did someone from the IPL organizing committee call the producer not to show the skimpy dress of Disha Patani?”
Following her solo act, Disha later joined Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla on stage. The grand opening ceremony also featured a stunning performance by singer Shreya Ghoshal. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who hosted the event, entertained the audience with his dance moves, grooving to Lut Put Gaya alongside KKR’s Rinku Singh.
Despite the glitz and glamour, the sudden broadcast cut left many fans feeling shortchanged, turning what should have been a memorable moment into a source of controversy.
