Jana Gana Mana

Namaste,

Yet another overwrought version of Jana Gana Mana, featuring well-known singers and instrumentalists. The extreme close-ups are annoying.  Still I choke up. It is like a prayer.

The Silent Indian National Anthem

Namaste,

You've seen the video of A.R. Rahman's overwrought production of Jana Gana Mana and the video of the little child's word-perfect rendition of Jana Gana Mana. Now watch as hearing-impaired children sign Jana Gana Mana. I choked up.   

Happy Republic Day.

A tribute to Indian Independence Day

Namaste,

A.R. Rahman assembled India's pre-eminent instrumentalists and vocalists for Jana Gana Mana, but this little child blows his overwrought production out of the water.

A.R. Rahman's production of Jana Gana Mana

Namaste,

Watch India's best-known instrumentalists and singers perform Jana Gana Mana.

Note: This is a very theatrical production from composer A.R. Rahman. Purists will object.