On the eve of India’s 78th Independence Day, three-time Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej unveiled a spectacular new rendition of the Indian National Anthem, featuring an impressive collaboration of artists and a Guinness World Record. Kej shared the release of the anthem on social media platform X with the caption, “Honored to share my epic rendition of our National Anthem of India (Bharat)… We even won a Guinness World record.”
This rendition brings together top classical musicians from both North and South India, including renowned figures like Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, and Rahul Sharma. It also features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from the UK and a choir of 14,000 tribal children from the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences.
Kej’s project is more than just a musical achievement; it symbolizes unity and diversity. The video, which includes a performance by a 100-piece British orchestra, features 14,000 children forming the map of India and the word “Bharat” in both Hindi and English.
In a statement to ANI, Kej reflected on the project’s significance: “The national anthem was the first piece of music I ever learnt as a child. We brought together the best classical musicians from India to create a beautiful interpretation, and organized 14,000 students to sing the anthem in four-part harmonies.”
