India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day today, a significant event that takes place every year on August 15. This day marks the anniversary of India’s freedom from British rule in 1947. On this occasion, the nation also honors the sacrifices of freedom fighters who gave their lives to achieve independence. As part of the celebrations, many people turn to social media to share their festivities, and one such individual is author Arun Krishnan.
Just a few hours before Independence Day, Arun Krishnan shared a video showcasing his musical tribute to the nation. In the video, he performed two versions of the Indian National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana,” using both a guitar and a harmonica. Accompanying the video, Krishnan wrote, “On the eve of our #IndependenceDay2024, here are two versions of our National Anthem — One on the guitar, and the other on the harmonica. Dedicated to all those who defend us!”
On the eve of our #IndependenceDay2024 , here are two versions of our National Anthem — One on the guitar, and the other on the harmonica.
Dedicated to all those who defend us!#BharatMataKiJai #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/Pck1BPxxm4
— Arun Krishnan 🇮🇳 (@ArunKrishnan_) August 14, 2024
Since being posted, the video has garnered over 7,800 views and close to 200 likes. The unique renditions of the anthem have sparked a variety of reactions from viewers.
About the author: Dr. Arun Krishnan has an impressive academic background, having studied in several countries, including India, the USA, Singapore, and Japan. He holds an engineering degree and a doctorate. Before venturing into writing, he worked in diverse fields such as IT, bioinformatics, computational biology, and HR analytics. He is best known for his work, The Battle of Vathapi Trilogy.
