MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan, who co-owns the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, will perform at the opening ceremony of the sixth edition of the Twenty20 extravaganza along with his ?Jab Tak Hai Jaan? co-star Katrina Kaif.

Red Chillies Entertainment has also roped in international rap star Pitbull.

The ceremony will take place at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 2 April.

IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla said, "The Opening Ceremony of the Pepsi IPL 2013 will be as outstanding as the cricket that we will witness over the subsequent seven weeks. We are in for a spectacular commencement to what promises to be a memorable tournament".

The event will also feature flying drummers, Chinese percussionists and fireworks.

MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan?s production company, Red Chillies Entertainment, has appointed Venky Mysore as its CEO.

Mysore will continue in his role as Kolkata Knight Riders CEO and MD, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise co-owned by SRK.

He has been with the IPL franchise, which won the last edition of the Twenty20 League, since October 2010.

Khan said, "Venky is a seasoned business professional & I am delighted that he will take over as the CEO of Red Chillies. Red Chillies has established itself as one of the leading production houses and the VFX division is among the best in the business. Venky has done a fantastic job as the CEO of KKR and I am confident that he will be able to lead Red Chillies to a much higher level of performance and professionalism."

Mysore added, "We have the biggest brand to work with and huge opportunities ahead of us. I look forward to this exciting challenge as we strive hard to build a world class organisation."

NEW DELHI: Actor Shah Rukh Khan has topped the inaugural Forbes India Celebrity 100 list, a ranking of India?s biggest entertainers based on their income and popularity.

Actor Salman Khan and cricket skipper M S Dhoni, who closely followed in the ranking, were beaten by SRK thanks to his earning power. By Forbes India estimates, Shah Rukh earned Rs 2.028 billion compared to Salman?s Rs 1.442 billion and Dhoni?s Rs 1.3516 billion between October 2011 and September 2012. 

Akshay Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan are the other two celebrities in the top five.

The Forbes India top 10 Celebs:

The ranking is a part of Forbes India?s special edition that decoded what lies behind the success of India?s biggest creative entrepreneurs. The special edition has features, essays, interviews, infographics and snippets on the various facets of Indian entertainment industry.

?Today, India does not quite have a creative economy that is as big and vibrant as a country of a billion people ought to have. As incomes rise and basic needs get covered, spends on entertainment will sky-rocket, as we have seen with IPL cricket. The interplay of technology and new forms of creativity will completely transform the entertainment space over the next decade,? says Forbes India Editor Indrajit Gupta.

The list is an attempt to rank the most powerful and the most popular of the players who are at the centre of this sector. The list ranks celebrities across eight categories ? Actors, Sportspersons, TV personalities (Malaika Arora Khan who earned Rs 56.5 million), Comedians (Vir Das, Rs 16 million), Directors (Karan Johar Rs 100 million), Models (Esha Gupta Rs 9.375 million) and Musicians (AR Rahman Rs 329.1 million).

It was compiled based on a rigorous process that considered their income (from the business of entertainment) and fame (as measured by media mentions, online presence, and social media followers)

A majority of celebrities fall in the age bracket of 30 to 50. However, that has not prevented a clutch of 12 youngsters like Saina Nehwal, Virat Kohli, Anusukha Sharma and Sania Mirza from breaking into the top 50. In fact at age 23, Saina Nehwal is the youngest on the list.

The package includes extensive and insightful reports on lives, though processes and businesses of some of India?s most actors, directors, sportsmen and musicians. The cover story reveals an often neglected aspect of the King Khan ? as a businessman and investor. Managing one?s life and career is a recurring theme, told from the perspectives of celebrities such as Salman Khan, Karan Johar, M S Dhoni, Boman Irani, Priyanka Chopra, Anurag Kashyap, and Gul Panag , but with lessons for everyone.

The magazine priced Rs 125 will be available across the country on newsstands from 28 January.