Shreya Ghoshal reflects on the emotional experience of singing 'Jana Gana Mana'
Mumbai, Aug 11
Singer Shreya Ghoshal has released her rendition of India's National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana."
Reflecting on the special release, the singer shared that singing the National Anthem has always been an incredibly emotional and humbling experience for her. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, Shreya said, "Singing 'Jana Gana Mana' has always been an incredibly emotional and humbling experience for me. There is something truly special about being able to lend your voice to a song that carries the pride, spirit and collective emotion of an entire nation. I'm happy that this rendition is now being released for everyone to experience and connect with in their own way."
Shreya also took to social media to share the song and wrote, "A moment of immense pride and honour for me, presenting my rendition of Jana Gana Mana."
Over the years, Shreya Ghoshal has established herself as one of India's most celebrated and prolific playback singers. She has lent her voice to more than 3,000 songs across over 20 languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Marathi.
Shreya Ghoshal made her playback singing debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Devdas" in 2002. Since then, she has gone on to earn several prestigious honours for her work, including multiple National Film Awards.
Meanwhile, Shreya Ghoshal recently concluded the Southeast Asia leg of her much-loved "The Unstoppable Tour." Reflecting on the experience, the singer expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love and support she received from audiences in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Shreya said each performance brought a unique energy and created unforgettable memories that she will cherish forever.
Shreya Ghoshal told IANS, "The love I've received throughout Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok has been truly overwhelming. Every audience brought its own unique energy, and moments like welcoming fans on stage, hearing thousands of voices sing every word with me, witnessing the incredible response to my Tamil songs in Kuala Lumpur, and meeting fans who travelled across countries just to be a part of these concerts will stay with me forever."
Bringing this South East Asia leg of The Unstoppable Tour to a close has been incredibly special, and I'm deeply grateful for all the love I've received. I can't wait to continue the tour and create many more unforgettable memories with audiences around the world."
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I appreciate Shreya's sentiment and her incredible talent, I wonder if we really need more renditions of the national anthem. There are so many versions already. Perhaps our focus should be on the values the anthem represents rather than just new recordings of it. No disrespect to her though—she's one of the finest singers we have.
The way she describes singing the anthem as "humbling" really resonates with me. It's not just a song—it's the soul of our nation. Shreya Ghoshal has given us so many beautiful melodies, but this one is special. Her voice carries the weight of 1.4 billion emotions. Jai Hind! 🙏
It's beautiful to see how much the national anthem means to Indians. As someone from the US, our anthem is mostly sung at sporting events, but you can feel the deep emotional connection Shreya has to her country. This level of patriotism is truly inspiring. Her voice is stunning too!
Been following Shreya since her Devdas days, and her journey has been phenomenal. 3000+ songs in 20 languages—that's dedication! Her rendition of Jana Gana Mana carries the same purity and emotion she brought to her very first song. The Unstoppable Tour success and this release just show she's at the peak of her career. What a legend! 🎵
What makes Shreya different from other singers is her humility. She could easily become arrogant with all her success, but she always speaks so gracefully. This rendition of the anthem feels
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