India Inc loves Ricky Kej's National Anthem rendition: Anand Mahindra declares it the best Independence Day wish; Snapdeal boss Kunal Bahl calls it a 'special tune'

Three-time Grammy-winning music composer Ricky Kej left the nation mesmerised with his rendition of the National Anthem, which was recorded with the largest orchestra ever at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.

The composer recorded 'Jana Gana Mana' with a 100-piece British orchestra from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and recorded it a few days to release it on the eve of Independence Day.

Kej's musical version of the National Anthem was a hit with India Inc bosses.


Businessman Anand Mahindra was thrilled to see "things come full circle." Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), the Chairman of Mahindra Group called it the best way to wish Indians a happy Independence Day.

"The world is indeed round. Things come full circle. 76 years after wresting our freedom from the British, an Indian conducts their finest orchestra in a tribute to our Independence. No better to wish you all a very Happy Independence Day," his post read.


Snapdeal co-founder Kunal Bahl said that an Indian conductor orchestrating British musicians to play the National Anthem echos a "special tune."


Biocon founder and Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said she was happy beyond words to see Kej share India's pride with the world.


Meanwile, globally-acclaimed Parsi conductor Zubin Mehta paid a special tribute to the country with his rendition of the National Anthem on Tuesday.

upGrad founder Ronnie Screwvala took to X to share a video of Mehta conducting his version of 'Jana Gana Mana' with the London-based Philharmonic Orchestra in Mumbai on Independence Day. Screwvala said this version gave him goosebumps and he felt a lump in his throat.


Mehta's version was also lauded by Mazumdar-Shaw and Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises.


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