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Oscar Winner MM Keeravani to Score Republic Day 2026 Parade Music

Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani has been honoured with composing the music for the Republic Day Parade in 2026. The project, under the Ministry of Culture, will feature a grand performance by 2,500 artists from across India and commemorates the 150th anniversary of the iconic song "Vande Mataram". Meanwhile, preparations are ongoing for the 77th Republic Day celebrations this year. The chief guests for the 2024 parade will be European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who will also attend an EU-India summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Key Points: MM Keeravani Composes Music for Republic Day 2026 Parade

  • Music for 2026 Republic Day parade
  • Marks 150 years of Vande Mataram
  • Involves 2500 artists across India
  • Under Ministry of Culture
  • EU leaders chief guests for 2024
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Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani composes music for Republic Day 2026 parade

Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani will create the music for the 2026 Republic Day parade, featuring 2500 artists to mark Vande Mataram's 150th year.

"I feel deeply honoured and privileged to have composed the music for the 26th January Republic Day Parade. - MM Keeravani"

Mumbai, January 19

Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani said he feels honoured to have been given the opportunity to compose the music for the Republic Day Parade 2026.

Taking to X on Monday, MM Keeravani wrote, "Dear all, Vande Mataram! On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the iconic song Vande Mataram, I feel deeply honoured and privileged to have composed the music for the 26th January Republic Day Parade, under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture. This grand presentation will be performed by 2,500 artists from across India. Stay tuned as we come together to celebrate the spirit of our nation -- Vande Mataram!"

Meanwhile, the rehearsals for the 77th Republic Day parade are underway at Kartavya Path ahead of the January 26 celebrations.

Notably, the European Council President, Antonio Luis Santos da Costa, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will be the chief guests for the 77th Republic Day celebrations.

They will also represent the EU at the 16th EU-India Summit, scheduled for January 27.

The two presidents will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi for a summit to consolidate the EU-India strategic partnership and further strengthen cooperation in key policy areas.

Discussions will focus primarily on trade, security and defence, clean transition, and people-to-people cooperation, a EU statement said.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is wonderful news. Having 2500 artists perform is going to be spectacular. Republic Day parade always gives me goosebumps, and with Keeravani's music, it will be even more emotional. Vande Mataram!
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Rohit P
Great to see our talented artists getting national recognition. But I hope the focus remains on the armed forces and their sacrifices during the parade, not just the cultural show. Both are important.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to India, I'm always amazed by the scale of Republic Day celebrations. The EU leaders being chief guests is also a significant diplomatic move. Looking forward to 2026!
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Vikram M
The 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and an Oscar-winning composer... what a powerful combination. This will showcase our soft power on the global stage. Hope they involve folk artists from every state.
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Karthik V
Good planning for 2026 already! While the music will be grand, I hope the budget for this is reasonable. So much money is spent on these events when basic infrastructure in many cities needs improvement.

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