Grammy Winner Ricky Kej And Refugees Living In India Celebrate The Spirit Of Independence Day
Updated on: 16 August, 2022 01:00 PM IST | Shweta Shah
US based Indian indie musician and two-times Grammy winner Ricky Kej bought in 12 refugees staying in India to celebrate the spirit of 75 years of independence. On the eve of 76th Independence Day, the Ministry of Culture shared a heart-warming video of 12 refugees staying in India, coming together to sing India`s national anthem - `Jana Gana Mana`.
The rendition of Rabindranath Tagore`s `Jana Gana Mana` was beautifully sung with 12 refugees hailing from Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Cameroon. Joined by independent music composer winner Ricky Kej, the spirit of free India was seen and how.
Taking it to Twitter, the Ministry of Culture tweeted, “Love for India is pouring from around the world! On the occasion of India’s 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Grammy Award winner – @rickykej and 12 refugee singers from 4 nationalities pay tribute to the national anthem.”
Love for India is pouring from around the world!
— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) August 14, 2022
On the occasion of India`s 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Grammy Award winner - @rickykej and 12 refugee singers from 4 nationalities pay tribute to the national anthem.
Watch their melodious tribute here pic.twitter.com/LIgk9C2dEi
Love for India is pouring from around the world!
The video has garnered over 3 Lakh views and 17,000 likes. Commenting on it, a Twitter user wrote, "What a beautiful sight! This is my India I always wanted to see!! This is the story of a great & loved nation. We feel humbled & blessed that they have chosen India to be their home. Jai Hind!!!”
However, some Twitteratis had a bone to pick with Kej. Appreciating his efforts to do something so emotionally surreal, some users found refugees from several more countries missing. Refugees from countries like Tibet, Pakistani Hindus, and Bangaldesh were not a part of this. "Many refugees are missing put, tibetans (who love this country like their own), bangladeshi and pakistani hindus and more," commented another user.
Amongst the people featuring in Ricky Kej`s video were Gheyas, Aquila and Abdullah from Afghanistan, Disanthana from Sri Lanka, and Odettte from Cameroon. Aura, Rem Mawi, Len Nuam, Victor, Maria, Muanpi, and Chan Chan from Mayanmar were also a part of this beautiful initiative.
We think this video truly brings in the spirit of India and we couldn`t find a better way to celebrate 75 years of Independence. What are your views?
