Guest guest Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 IPL 2009 Closing Ceremony... Must Read and Forward to All... From Mahatma Gandhi's favourite bhajan to Akon's smash hits, the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the New Wanderers here Sunday night showcased the diverse cultures of South Africa and India. (Text Courtesy : IANS) In Photo : Indian Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, center, performs during a closing ceremony after Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challenger Bangalore in the 2009 Indian Premier League cricket final match in Johannesburg, South Africa, 2009. (AP Photo) In Photo : Deccan Chargers players celebrates as they lift up the trophy after winning the final of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match aginst the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa 2009. Deccan Chargers won by 6 runs. (AP Photo) Senegalese-born American singer Akon sang his popular number 'Smack That', while the fusion of the 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' bhajan with African drums created a magical aura at the Bulls Ring at the New Wanderers.(Text Courtesy : IANS) In Photo : American R & B musician Aliaune Thiam, better known by his stage name Akon, performs during the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket final between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers at the Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa 2009. (AP Photo) It was Brand India all over at 40,000 capacity stadium, where the Deccan Chargers lifting the IPL crown after a heart-stopping final against Royal Challengers Bangalore. From 'Jai Ho' to 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' and 'Vande Mataram', the IPL closing ceremony gave South Africans a taste of Indian culture.. (Text Courtesy : IANS) In Photo :Indian Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, left, performs with US singer Akon during a closing ceremony after Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challenger Bangalore in the 2009 Indian Premier League cricket final match in Johannesburg, South Africa 2009. (AP Photo) The ceremony was better planned as compared to the inaugural, which was put together in a short span of time after the tournament was moved from India to South Africa.(Text Courtesy : IANS) In Photo: Indian Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, left, performs with US singer Akon during a closing ceremony after Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challenger Bangalore in the 2009 Indian Premier League cricket final match in Johannesburg, South Africa, 2009. (AP Photo) Bollywood glam girl Katrina Kaif danced to the English version of 'Jai Ho' of 'Slumdog Millionaire' fame sung by the Pussycat Dolls, while the winner of Miss IPL Bollywood Dune Kossatz matched steps with Akon.(Text Courtesy : IANS) In Photo : Indian Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, center, performs during a closing ceremony after Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challenger Bangalore in the 2009 Indian Premier League cricket final match in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday May 24, 2009. (AP Photo) glers took the centrestage and put on a jaw dropping performance as they literally juggled with fire, while a group of drummers rocked the New Wanderers with fire on their drum sticks.British reggae musician Eddie Grant kept everyone on their toes with his popular tracks.(Text Courtesy : IANS) In Photo : Indian Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, center, performs during a closing ceremony after Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challenger Bangalore in the 2009 Indian Premier League cricket final match in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday May 24, 2009. (AP Photo) In Photo : Indian Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, center, performs during a closing ceremony after Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challenger Bangalore in the 2009 Indian Premier League cricket final match in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday May 24, 2009. (AP Photo) Grant performed his anti-apartheid hit 'Gimme Hope Jo'anna' and also 'Walking on Sunshine' to bring down the curtain on the 37-day IPL extravaganza that has greatly strengthened ties between South Africa and India.(Text Courtesy : IANS) In Photo : Indian Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, center, performs during a closing ceremony after Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challenger Bangalore in the 2009 Indian Premier League cricket final match in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday May 24, 2009. (AP Photo In Photo : Indian Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, center, performs during a closing ceremony after Deccan Chargers beat Royal Challenger Bangalore in the 2009 Indian Premier League cricket final match in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday May 24, 2009. (AP Photo) Never take some one for granted,Hold every person Close to your Heart because you might wake up one day and realise that you have lost a diamond while you were too busy collecting stones. " Remember this always in life. 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