The sixth season of the Indian Premier League kicked off this evening with a glittering opening ceremony at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.The stadium resonated with Rabindra Sangeet as a medley of dancers performed before an estimated over a hundred thousand spectators.American rapper Pibull and Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone are to perform on the stage which has been lavishly decorated. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will host Delhi Daredevils tomorrow in the first match in Kolkata thus setting into motion a run of 76 matches across 12 venues till the 26th of next month.