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Usha Uthup Sings Vande Mataram at 150-Year Celebration in Kolkata

Veteran singer Usha Uthup performed at a cultural programme at Kolkata's Victoria Memorial to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. She emphasized that music is a force for peace and unity, bringing people together despite the cold weather. The event, part of the nationwide 'Vande Virasat' celebration, was led by Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose. It began with an invocation by Padma Shri awardee Kailash Kher and included tributes to the song's author, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

Key Points: Usha Uthup Celebrates 150 Years of Vande Mataram

  • Celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram
  • Event held at Kolkata's Victoria Memorial
  • Uthup emphasizes music's unifying power
  • Governor Ananda Bose paid floral tribute
  • Kailash Kher performed invocation
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"Music brings people together": Usha Uthup marks 150 years of Vande Mataram

Veteran singer Usha Uthup performs at Victoria Memorial event marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, emphasizing music's power to unite people.

"Music brings people together. - Usha Uthup"

Kolkata, January 6

Marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, veteran singer Usha Uthup lent her distinctive musical presence to a cultural programme held at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.

Speaking to the media at the event, Usha Uthup said, "I'm not here to make a political statement on that because this is a forum only to bring peace and love... Music is the only thing that can bring peace... It is a wonderful feeling, singing in the Victoria Memorial more than anything else. It was great that the people just filled up the place even though it was so cold. Music brings people together."

Earlier, on Monday, the Indian Museum joined the nationwide celebration of the 150 years of Vande Mataram with Vande Virasat grand cultural celebration under the leadership of Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose at Victoria Memorial Hall.

Governor Ananda Bose also paid floral tributes to the portrait of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee at the Indian Museum, honouring the visionary author of Vande Mataram.

The event opened with a stirring invocation of Vande Mataram in the presence of Padma Shri awardee Kailash Kher, filling the historic venue with a deep sense of devotion and national pride.

- ANI

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Rohit P
150 years of our national song! It's more than just lyrics, it's the soul of our freedom struggle. Glad to see it being celebrated with such reverence. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
While the celebration of heritage is important, I sometimes wish the focus was equally strong on creating new, unifying music for modern India, rather than just commemorating the past. Just a thought.
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Karthik V
Usha Uthup's voice has a magic of its own. And Kailash Kher too? That's a powerhouse lineup! Victoria Memorial was the perfect setting. Wish I could have been there in person.
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Aman W
Respect to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. His creation has inspired generations. It's good to see the Governor paying floral tributes. These gestures keep our history alive for the youth.
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Meera T
"Music brings people together" – so true! In today's times, we need more such events that focus on unity and our shared culture, not division. More power to the artists involved. 👏

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