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Shankar Mahadevan, alongside his sons Siddharth and Shivam, is set to perform a moving tribute honoring the Indian armed forces at the IPL 2025 closing ceremony. The performance will take place shortly before the RCB vs PBKS match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This event comes in the wake of heightened India-Pakistan tensions, following Operation Sindoor—a crucial military response to recent attacks. The IPL final, originally scheduled for May 25, was postponed to June 3 due to these tensions.

Key Points: Shankar Mahadevan IPL Finale Tribute to Armed Forces

  • Shankar Mahadevan and sons perform at IPL finale
  • Tribute honors Indian armed forces
  • Rescheduled IPL final after India-Pakistan tensions
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IPL Final: Shankar Mahadevan to pay tribute to Indian armed forces with sons at closing ceremony

Shankar Mahadevan, with his sons, honors India's armed forces at IPL 2025 finale.

"See you at the FINAL tomorrow. What an honour this is! - Shivam Mahadevan"

Ahmedabad, June 2

Ace musician Shankar Mahadevan is all set to give a musical tribute to the Indian armed forces at the closing ceremony of IPL 2025.

On Tuesday, Shankar will be joined by his sons Siddharth and Shivam for the special performance, which is scheduled to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad before the start of RCB vs PBKS match.

Expressing happiness on receiving this chance, Shivam on Instagram wrote, "See you at the FINAL tomorrow (red heart emoji)What an honour this is !!!! #IPLFINAL #TRIBUTE #SSSLIVE #IPL."

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Notably, Operation Sindoor was India's decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor led to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

After the attack, Pakistan retaliated with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control and Jammu and Kashmir as well as attempted drone attacks along the border regions, following which India launched a coordinated attack and damaged radar infrastructure, communication centres, and airfields across 11 airbases in Pakistan.

After this, on May 10, an understanding of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced.

The IPL 2025 was suspended for one week due to the tensions between India and Pakistan. The matches resumed from 17 May across six venues, and the final was rescheduled from 25 May to 3 June.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a perfect way to honor our brave soldiers! Shankar Mahadevan's voice gives me goosebumps every time. The armed forces deserve this tribute after protecting us during those tense border days. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the tribute, I wish the IPL hadn't mixed sports with military operations. Cricket should remain a unifying force, especially when tensions are high with our neighbors. But Shankar ji's performance will surely be emotional!
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Arjun S.
Operation Sindoor was a masterstroke by our forces! 🇮🇳 Now watching this tribute at the world's largest cricket stadium - kya baat hai! Shankar Mahadevan + armed forces + IPL final = perfect combo. Hope they sing "Maa Tujhe Salaam"!
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Sneha R.
So proud that Mahadevan sir is doing this with his sons! Family honoring our forces - such a beautiful message. After the scary days in May, this performance will heal many hearts. Can't wait to see it! ❤️
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Vikram J.
The suspension of IPL matches showed how seriously we take national security. Now resuming with this tribute - brilliant decision by BCCI. Our soldiers protect us while we enjoy cricket, least we can do is honor them.
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Neha P.
Hope they include a moment of silence for civilians affected in Pahalgam too. War affects everyone. But kudos to Shankar ji for using his art to pay respects. Music has power to unite when politics divides.

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