“Goosebump-Inducing” Rendition Of National Anthem By Ricky Kej Shared By Shashi Tharoor, Watch Here

On the eve of India’s Independence Day, the three-time Grammy Award-winning artist Ricky Kej released a new instrumental rendition of the national anthem. The 100-member London-based Royal Philharmonic Orchestra collaborated in the composition of the “goosebump-inducing” rendition of the national song. It goes without saying that the video made the internet teary-eyed and received a lot of positive feedback from Indians, including Congress leader Shashi Tharoor.

Ricky Kej- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

On Monday, Mr. Kej published the video on X with the caption: I recently conducted The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, a 100-piece British orchestra, to perform India’s National Anthem at the storied Abbey Road Studios in London. The national anthem of India has never been recorded by a larger orchestra, and it is amazing! I got chills when I heard “Jaya He” at the conclusion. As an Indian composer, I felt fantastic. This Independence Day, I’m offering this historical recording to each and every one of you; use it, share it, and watch it, but do so respectfully. You now possess it. I salute you.

The version was described as “magical” and “fabulous” by Indians, who showered the video with love and adoration after it became popular.

Shahi Tharoor reacts to this

Shashi Tharoor, a Lok Sabha member and senior Congressman, praised the lovely performance and tweeted, “What a beautifully post-colonial way to spend #IndependenceDay! Done, @rickykej; you are an inspiration to us.

Another person exclaimed, “God, I’m crying!” Goosebumps! Absolutely magical; I adore it. “Truly a full circle’ scenario,” remarked a third. Brits are being forced to play Jana Gana Mana by an Indian.

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“Magical” was inserted as a fourth. The chills, too!

The three-time Grammy Award-winning Composer expressed his enthusiasm for the hymn by saying, “I am experiencing enormous Pride. Our India has changed. We have a voice in international decisions affecting things like the environment and the economy. In fact, other nations are assuming our positions of leadership. The 100-member Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which is the largest orchestra to have ever recorded the Indian national song, serves as a depiction of the new India in this anthem.