Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018: Odisha govt to collaborate with AR Rahman, Gulzar for title song

By Team MyNationFirst Published Nov 19, 2018, 3:31 PM IST
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Rahman took to Twitter to release the much-anticipated official theme song and video of the men’s World Cup on Sunday. “Presenting the promo for ‘Jai Hind India’, the song for hockey World Cup 2018, with Shah Rukh Khan and wonderful musicians who have collaborated for this track.”

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government would collaborate with noted music director AR Rahman and lyricist Gulzar for the title song of the men’s hockey World Cup which is set to start from November 28 in Bhubaneswar. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik made the announcement on Sunday and acknowledged the release of the teaser.  

Rahman took to Twitter to release the much-anticipated official theme song and video of the men’s World Cup on Sunday. “Presenting the promo for ‘Jai Hind India’, the song for hockey World Cup 2018, with Shah Rukh Khan and wonderful musicians who have collaborated for this track.”

Presenting the promo for 'Jai Hind India' the song for Hockey World Cup 2018 with and wonderful musicians who have collaborated for this track. https://t.co/MqzMPZGUXG

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman)

Patnaik thanked Rahman for his effort. “Thanks @arrahman ji for #OdishaWorldCupAnthem. The catchy teaser captures the excitement & euphoria of hockey lovers across India for #HockeyWorldCup2018. Looking forward to the full version & watching you live in #Bhubaneswar & #Cuttack”, he tweeted. 

Thanks ji for . The catchy teaser captures the excitement & euphoria of hockey lovers across India for . Looking forward to the full version & watching you live in & https://t.co/ZK2wuRn7eN

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha)

“With a teaser so intriguing, we can barely wait for the real thing!” Hockey India said. “Presenting to our Indian Hockey Fans the promo for the Official Anthem for the Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018, featuring @arrahman and @iamsrk.#IndiaKaGame #HWC2018 #DilHockey”, Hockey India wrote.

With a teaser so intriguing, we can barely wait for the real thing!

Presenting to our Indian Hockey Fans the promo for the Official Anthem for the Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup Bhubaneswar 2018, featuring and . https://t.co/EXF84vYO48

— Hockey India (@TheHockeyIndia)

Delighted to announce that I shall be performing at the Millennium City, Cuttack, on 28th November as part of the Hockey World Cup celebrations

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman)

Rahman will be performing live at the opening ceremony of the hockey World Cup at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneswar on December 16.

Sixteen teams, including hosts India will compete for the coveted trophy. India are in Group C alongside, Belgium, Canada and South Africa. Their first match is against South Africa on November 28.

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