Kailash Kher Recalls 70,000 Voices Singing ‘Vande Maaram’

MUMBAI- Its 150 years since Bankim Chandra Chatterjee gifted India its national song, ‘Vande Mataram’.

Kailash Kher reflected on a memorable performance at the Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav in Raipur where over 70,000 voices united to sing ‘Vande Mataram’, an experience he called remarkable.

Sharing a video of the iconic performance on social media, Kailash Kher wrote, “On this historic occasion of completing 150 years of our ‘Vande Mataram’, sharing this unforgettable memory from Raipur, at the Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav on 5th November, where over 70,000 voices rose together singing Vande Mataram.”

Recalling the moment of pride and surrender, the singer added, “That divine vibration of patriotism, that unity, that devotion — it still resonates in every heartbeat of Bharat Maa’s children. A moment of pride, emotion, and surrender to our Mother India. Vande Mataram!”

Previously, Kailash Kher discussed the evolving music scene in India. He said,, “I do not really talk in terms of “Bollywood” music. I speak of music as a whole. A lot of non-film and independent music has flourished, thanks in part to platforms like ours. Folk artists, Manganiyars, and Ghumantu tribes—people who sang in communities—are now getting stage time and recognition. That awareness is growing.” (IANS)