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Anup Jalota Reveals PM Modi's Request: Record Full 'Vande Mataram' for 150th Year

Bhajan legend Anup Jalota shared an exciting piece of news during his visit to Bikaner. He revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked him to record the full version of 'Vande Mataram' for its upcoming 150th anniversary. Jalota also spoke about his work mentoring new ghazal singers and his views on the soulful nature of Indian music. The singer was recently honored with an award named after the legendary Mahendra Kapoor.

Key Points: Anup Jalota Says PM Modi Asked Him to Record Full Vande Mataram

  • Anup Jalota disclosed PM Modi's personal request for the full 'Vande Mataram' recording
  • He is also grooming 500 ghazal singers under his "Mission 500" initiative
  • Jalota compared Western and Indian music, saying the latter touches the soul
  • The Padma Shri awardee recently received the Mahendra Kapoor Award at ITFS 2025
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Anup Jalota says PM Narendra Modi has asked him to record the full version of 'Vande Mataram' for its 150th anniversary

Bhajan singer Anup Jalota reveals PM Narendra Modi personally requested he record the complete 'Vande Mataram' for its 150th anniversary during an event in Bikaner.

"Receiving an award in the name of Mahendra Kapoor is a matter of great honour. His songs are embedded in the hearts of Indians and evoke deep devotion. - Anup Jalota"

Bikaner, Dec 15

Bhajan Samrat and Padma Shri awardee Anup Jalota arrived in Bikaner on December 15 for a musical evening organised by a charitable trust as a special cultural offering for the city residents.

It was here when the Bhajan singer interacted with IANS exclusively. Anup, talking to IANS, revealed that on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked him to record the song in its full version.

Speaking about his ongoing initiatives, Jalota also shared that under "Mission 500", efforts are being made to groom 500 ghazal singers. He also revealed that he has sung a new bhajan titled "Tulsi Ki Ramayan Bole".

The singer also spoke about Indian and Western music. He said that while Western music is very good, Indian music brings peace and happiness to the mind. He also added that Western music mostly makes one just tap their feet, whereas Indian music touches the soul. In connection with the event held in Bikaner today, the poster of the programme was unveiled as well.

Talking about Anup Jalota, the veteran singer, a few months ago, was honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri Mahendra Kapoor Award at the ITFS Awards 2025. He was also joined by legendary singer Sudesh Bhosle and several other celebrated artists in receiving the recognition, making it a star-studded celebration of musical excellence.

Jalota had expressed his pride, stating, "Receiving an award in the name of Mahendra Kapoor is a matter of great honour. His songs are embedded in the hearts of Indians and evoke deep devotion."

The 'Bhajan Samrat', in 2018, had surprised fans by entering the popular reality show Bigg Boss season 12. Fans were extremely surprised to see him showcasing a never-seen-before side of his personality. His participation had not only brought him into mainstream pop-culture conversations but also introduced him to a wider, younger audience.

- IANS

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Rohit P
I completely agree with his thoughts on Indian vs Western music. Our classical and devotional music has a depth that truly calms the mind. Western pop is fun for parties, but for inner peace, nothing beats a soulful bhajan or raga.
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Aditya G
Mission 500 to groom ghazal singers is much needed. This genre is a precious part of our cultural heritage but isn't as popular with the youth today. Kudos to Jalota sir for such efforts to preserve and promote it.
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Sarah B
While I respect Anup Jalota's immense talent, I feel the focus should also be on discovering and promoting *new* voices for such historic recordings. It's great to honour legends, but we must also create new ones for the future.
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Karthik V
His Bigg Boss stint was so unexpected! 😄 But honestly, it did make my generation, who only knew him as a bhajan singer, see his fun side. It's important for artists to connect across ages. More power to him!
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Nisha Z
The Padma Shri Mahendra Kapoor Award is so well-deserved. His contribution to devotional music is unparalleled. Eagerly waiting to hear the full Vande Mataram and his new bhajan "Tulsi Ki Ramayan Bole". 🙏

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