IPL Anthems: Jumping Japang, India Ka Tyoohar To Gajab IPL Ke Ajab Rang - How IPL Themes Evolved Over Years

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IPL anthems before the start of each and every glittering season since 2008 have played a major role in setting the mood of the cricket crazy nation. India as a nation and BCCI as a cricketing body was reluctant when the shortest format of the game arrived in the cricketing map.

The relevance of the format was in question and this was the same reason why the Indian team travelled without the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan. However, the scenario changed drastically once MS Dhoni's India won the inaugural edition.

The popularity of the format was immense, and the BCCI wasted no time in launching their own T20 league - Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Sachin Tendulkar captaining Mumbai Indians, Rahul Dravid leading Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), and Sourav Ganguly getting the reins of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) created a major buzz.

The prospect of biggest Indian stars going against each other, Ganguly, Shoaib Akhtar and Ricky Ponting playing together for the same team, and uncapped domestic stars rubbing shoulders with the best in the world, tickled the bones of billions of cricket fans in India.

IPL 2008 Anthem

The first-ever IPL Anthem 'Tu laga zor' gave fans a major adrenaline rush. The video featured the likes of Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, Shoaib Akhtar, S Sreesanth, Andrew Symonds, Sachin Tendulkar, Shahid Afridi among others, as the world could not wait for April 18, when the first-ever IPL match was played between KKR and Delhi Capitals (then known as Delhi Daredevils).

IPL 2009 Anthem

The second season of the IPL tapped on the Unity in Diversity theme, showing a Hindu girl praying for Symonds, a Sikh village in Punjab rooting for Kumar Sangakkara, a Muslim cricket fan wishing for Virender Sehwag's success, and Christian Sister Anne praying for Dhoni.

IPL 2010 Anthem

The IPL 2009 was played in South Africa because of the Lok Sabha Elections, and the home-coming to India inspired broadcaster Sony to launch 'Saare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara' IPL Anthem.

IPL 2011 Anthem

'Dum Laga Ke Mara Re' IPL Anthem was launched ahead of the 2011 season. The video featured presenters including Gaurav Kapur, Samir Kochha and Navjot Singh Sidhu whose quirky commentary became synonymous to the flavour of IPL.

IPL 2012 Anthem

'Aisa Mauka Aur Kaha Milega' IPL Anthem was released ahead of the 2012 edition. The presenters starred again in the video which was reminiscent of the glamour of IPL. Harsha Bhogle and Ajay Jadeja also appeared in the promotional video.

IPL 2013 Anthem

The 'Jumping Japang' dance move choreographed by Farah Khan was a hit, and considered as one of the most famous IPL Anthems till date. The video appealed to the fans to break the monotony and celebrate the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League in style.

IPL 2014 Anthem

Presenters Gaurav Kapur, Samir Kochar, Archana Vijaya and Shibani Dandekar starred alongside Navjot Singh Sidhu and jay Jadeja in the IPL 2014 Anthem 'Bulawa Ayaa Hai'. The glamour quotient was highlighted once again.

IPL 2015 Anthem

Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar featured in one of the most IPL Anthems 'India Ka Tyoohar' in IPL 2015. The cash-rich league declared itself as one of the major yearly festivals in the country.

IPL 2016 Anthem

Promo song 'Pistah' became an instant hit during the IPL 2016. The video portrayed the likes of Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir as superheroes. Their large cut outs and fans dancing in front of them, showed the larger-than-life images of the superstar cricketers.

IPL 2017 Anthem

IPL Anthem 'Wah Re Wah' was launched ahead of the IPL 2017. The video focussed on kinds of people involved in the vibrant league. It talked about fans getting inspired by the hairstyles of their favourite cricketers, presenters dissecting the tactics of teams, workers making the small flags used by fans to support their teams in the stadium, workers at the venues, and people involved in auctions.

IPL 2018 Anthem

'Best vs Best' IPL Anthem showing the biggest names in world cricket going hard against each other was the team for IPL 2018.

IPL 2019 Anthem

IPL Anthem in 2019 has every bit of innovation in it. 'Game Banayega Name' IPL Anthem' beautifully depicted how an unknown player has the opportunity to become a household name by getting into the IPL and shining there. Here's the video.

IPL 2020 Anthem

IPL Anthem in a banter format was introduced for the first time in IPL 2020. 'Tera Kya Hoga Kohliya', 'Sharam Ji Ka Beta Har Saal First Aata Hai', 'Russell Dega Mussaal', and other tag lines featured in the video.

IPL 2021 Anthem

'India Ka Apna Mantra' was the IPL Anthem for the first-half of the edition in 2021. The second-half of the tournament resumed in September and none other than MS Dhoni featured in 'Asli Picture Abhi Baaki Hai' promo video.

IPL 2022 Anthem

MS Dhoni featured again in the IPL 2022 promotional video titled 'Ye Ab Normal Hai'. The video sent a message that the IPL frenzy was in the genes of fans now.

IPL 2023 Anthem

'Shor Macha' IPL 2024 Anthem again showed large cut outs of all the IPL team captains. However, the cut outs come to life this time, and celebrate with the fans.

IPL 2024 Anthem

'Gajab IPL Ka Ajab Rang' is the latest IPL Anthem. The IPL 2024 Anthem shows people gearing to watch IPL in the most colourful fashion. A fan can be seen carrying home a large TV screen through the chaos of the colourful city to watch the IPL with people having colourful hairdos, wearing colourful clothes and stuff.