Varun Dhawan not performing in IPL opening ceremony due to 'Dilwale'

Varun Dhawan would miss out on the big extravaganza of IPL opening ceremony due to his 'Dilwale' shoot. The  naugural ceremony of the IPL will happen in Kolkata on April 7. Varun said that he would have loved to perform but date issues are keeping him away. 

Dilwale starring SRK, Kajol, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Boman Irani is directed by Rohit Shetty. The film went on floors recently. The first schedule kick-started in Mumbai with Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon. The team will be camping in Goa for the next schedule.

Wanted to just clarify that I will not be performing at the #ipl opening ceremony due to date issues. I would love to perform live but cant

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 28, 2015

I will be shooting for #Dilwale in goa so won't be able to be part of the #ipl this year wanted to clarify as I read some false articles

— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) March 28, 2015