Bollywood Superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit will perform today at the opening ceremony of Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneshwar. 16 countries from across the world will be competing for the title of world champions from November 28 to December 16 at the Kalinga Stadium in Odisha.
King Khan, who has been one of the faces of the world cup will perform in the opening ceremony. The actor earlier featured in the theme song of the tournament composed by A.R. Rahman. Superstar Salman Khan has been confirmed to perform at the second inaugural ceremony in Cuttack. A.R. Rahman will be performing at both the ceremonies in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
Madhuri Dixit Nene will perform at the inaugural ceremony along with 1000 artists in a dance drama called The Earth Song, based on the theme of Oneness of Humanity. The show is created, written and directed by Nupur Mahajan, which will have Madhuri in the role of Mother Earth. Odia actors Sabyasachi Mishra and Archita Sahu will also perform at the opening ceremony.
