Popular singer Sonu Nigam ignited a raging online controversy with a mysterious X post after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) long-awaited IPL 2025 victory. Nigam penned, "Jab se RCB IPL jeeti hai, tabse duniya mein kuch bhi achcha nahi ho raha hai!" —words that left people wondering if it was a light-hearted remark or a dark critique of the happenings in the wake of RCB's victory.

The remark, posted shortly after RCB won their inaugural IPL trophy on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, soon went viral. While some netizens interpreted it as a cheeky reference to RCB's sudden end to an 18-year title wait, others took it to be an indication of the tragedies that ensued, such as the June 4 stampede outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in which 11 people died and more than 30 were injured, and the June 12 Air India crash near Ahmedabad when 265 people were killed.

Nigam, known for his outspoken nature, did not provide any clarification, adding to the ambiguity. His post became a lightning rod on X, sparking reactions ranging from amusement to outrage. While vague, the comment went viral—memes engulfed timelines, and the sentence trended for hours, attributing RCB's win to a string of bad luck mishaps.

Jabse RCB IPL jeeti hai tabse duniya mein kuch bhi achcha nahi ho raha hai!

— Sonu Nigam (@SonuNigamSingh) June 16, 2025

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People's Reactions to Nigam's Remark

Fans were particularly polarized. Some appreciated the dry humor of the post and interpreted it as a cultural representation of RCB's mythical "jinx," while others criticized the insensitivity, particularly in the wake of lives lost during victory celebrations. With Nigam remaining tight-lipped, the controversy hangs in the air—giving an unwelcome edge to what would otherwise have been an unrestrained moment of joy for RCB fans.

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to begin on March 22, Friday. Like every year, the cash-rich league will be opening with a grand ceremony with stars coming together at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With the enthusiasm of IPL 2024 already high, the opening ceremony with a bunch of Bollywood stars and singers will be a perfect cherry on top.

According to the BCCI reports, legendary music composer AR Rahman, singer Sonu Nigam, actors like Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff will participate in the programme. Just like previous year’s opening ceremony at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, this year too the opening ceremony will begin at 6.30 pm IST just one hour ahead of the opening match of the IPL 2024 between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

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IPL 2024 opening ceremony: timing, performers list, live streaming

When will the IPL 2024 opening ceremony take place?

The IPL 2024 opening ceremony will begin at 6.30 pm IST on March 22, Friday.

Where will the IPL 2024 opening ceremony take place?

Chennai will be hosting this year’s IPL ceremony at MA Chidambaram Stadium known as Chepauk Stadium.

Who will participate in the IPL 2024 opening ceremony?

The theme for the IPL opening ceremony this year is ‘Rise as One’. Reportedly, AR Rahman, Sonu Nigam, Akshay Kumar, and Tiger Shroff will take part in the IPL 2024 opening ceremony.

How to watch the IPL 2024 opening ceremony on TV?

The Indian Premier League 2024 opening ceremony will be available to watch live on Star TV network in India.

How to watch the live streaming of the IPL 2024 opening ceremony?

Jio Cinema will live stream IPL 2024 opening ceremony in India for free.