'This Is Real India', Say People After 12 Singers Living As Refugees Recite 'Jana Gana Mana'
Twelve singers who are living as refugees in India united to recite the national anthem?Jana Gana Mana in their melodious voices and hence pay tribute to India which is celebrating its 76th Independence Day today.?
The singers were drawn from four nationalities.
All dressed in their traditional costumes, the 12 artistes who belong to Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Cameroon, recited the national anthem along with Grammy Award-winning artiste Ricky Kej.?
The video was shared by the Union Ministry of Culture on Twitter.??
The ministry tweeted,?"Love for India is pouring from around the world! On the occasion of India¡¯s 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Grammy Award winner ¨C @rickykej and 12 refugee singers from 4 nationalities pay tribute to the national anthem. Watch their melodious tribute here"
Fans were overwhelmed seeing the goosebump-inducing video.?
The video has been shot in a studio at Noida, reports PTI. The video is titled ¡ª In solidarity with the people and goverment of India: A tribute by refugees living in India.?The video ends with the display of logos of United Nations and the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees).
A large number of Afghan refugees call India their home, and in the national capital, the community lives largely in Lajpat Nagar area in south Delhi, earning the enclave the moniker of Little Kabul.
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri?has also shared the video.?
Puri wrote, "India lives in the hearts of these young people, from countries in our volatile neighbourhood, who have found refuge, hope & future in the ever welcoming embrace of Mother India".
UNHCR India wrote on its Instagram account, "For India¡¯s 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, 2 x Grammy Award winner?@rickykej?with 12 refugee singers pay tribute to the national anthem with a blend of emotions and melody."
"We congratulate the people of India people on this 75th Independence Day. We thank the people and Government of India for your kindness, love and support.¡± said the singers in unison, the UNHCR wrote.??
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