Hockey World Cup 2018: See mesmerising pics of the glittering opening ceremony of Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018

Hockey World Cup 2018: Rahman brought to life his and Gulzar Saheb's composition 'Jai Hind Jai India' with a live performance, which is the official song and tune of the World Cup.(Twitter)

Hockey World Cup 2018: Speaking on her role in the theatrical production, Madhuri said, "I was absolutely elated in playing the central role in The Earth Song as I particularly identified with the theme of oneness and its universal appeal. Mother Earth is a powerful character and to rise as her at a world stage by way of a live performance was a challenge and a unique opportunity."(Twitter)

Hockey World Cup 2018: Conveying a powerful message of "oneness of humanity" was the highlight of the glittering opening ceremony of the 2018 men's hockey World Cup here as Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and renowned music composer A R Rahman dished out enthralling performances. Bollywood star, Shahrukh presented over 2.35 crore collected heartbeats to the captains of the hockey teams participating at flagship FIH event.(Twitter)

Hockey World Cup 2018: The ceremony showcased first-of-its-kind theatrical production - The Earth Song, which beautifully depicted the theme of the ceremony.The show opened by the earth cracking and Madhuri emerging as Mother Earth, addressing the world at large as her children. (Twitter)

Hockey World Cup 2018: It was fireworks and celebrations! The whole Kalinga Stadium was glittering with colorful fireworks and the enthusiam among the people was majestic.(Twitter)

Hockey World Cup 2018: The main sporting event will kickstart from November 28, Wednesday, where hosts India will take on South Africa. The first match of the day will be played between Belgium and Canada. Visual from today's opening ceremony.(Twitter)

Hockey World Cup 2018: The wait for the 14th edition of the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2018 was finally over on Tuesday. The opening ceremony of the mega event began in Bhubaneswar today. The Kalinga Stadium, where the colourful inaugural programme took place and where the matches will be played, was all decked up and is now with with flags of the participating countries already hoisted. (Twitter)