Ricky Kej’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’ rendition: It will make every Indian proud, says PM Modi

Every citizen of India gets goosebumps whenever the National anthem is played. Three-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej released a rendition of the country's National Anthem recorded with the largest orchestra ever at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.

It was released on the eve of India's 77th Independence Day. Sources said the recording of ‘Jana Gana Mana’ featured a 100-piece British orchestra from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and it was recorded a few days ago.

“A few days ago, I conducted a 100-piece British orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, to perform India’s National Anthem at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, London,” Kej tweeted.

A few days ago, I conducted a 100-piece British orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to perform India’s National Anthem at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, London. This is the largest orchestra ever to record India's National Anthem and it is spectacular! The "Jaya He" at… pic.twitter.com/sqJGW8mTDu

— Ricky Kej (@rickykej) August 14, 2023

This is the largest orchestra ever to record India's National Anthem, and it is spectacular! The ‘Jaya He’ at the end gave me goosebumps, he added.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi also appreciated Indian Music Composer and Grammy Award Winner, Ricky Kej for conducting a 100-piece British orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to perform India’s National Anthem at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, London.

Responding to the tweet of Ricky Kej, the Prime Minister wrote, “Wonderful. It will certainly make every Indian proud.”

Wonderful. It will certainly make every Indian proud. https://t.co/IDQZdCFpdQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 14, 2023