National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ Video in Sign Language Starring Amitabh Bachchan Makes Indian Independence Day So Very Special

Indian Independence Day 2017 marks the 71st anniversary of country’s freedom from the tyranny of British Raj. After years of struggle, India finally became an independent nation on August 15, 1947. Like every free country, India or Bharat adopted several symbols and symbols which became a mark of freedom including the Jana Gana Mana song by Rabindranath Tagore adopted as National Anthem of India. The National Anthem is of utmost significance for every citizen of the country, and the government of India has made sure that the deaf and dumb Indians can celebrate India’s 71st Independence Day with a special video song on Jana Gana Mana. The special Independence Day 2017 National Anthem song in the sign language features the megastar of the millennium, actor Amitabh Bachchan along with a bunch of child with special disabilities. It is also a great composition as the score has been given by the late Bollywood music director, Aadesh Shrivastava. Best Independence Day Patriotic Songs: List of Desh Bhakti Songs in Hindi for Independence Day 2017.

The Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry launched an Indian National Anthem video in sign language, featuring disabled and partially disabled children. Veteran filmmaker Govind Nihalani directs the exclusive video made for the occasion of Independence Day 2017. It stars Amitabh Bachchan apart from the children who sing the National Anthem in sign language against the backdrop of the Red Fort. The formal rendition of India’s national anthem in Hindi version takes 52 seconds, and it has been completely communicated by the children and the senior actor perfectly in the sign language.

The HRD Ministry released a statement, which read – “The film is conceptualised by Satish Kapoor, Founder Director, We Care Film Festival. We Care Film Festival produced the Film under the aegis of Brotherhood, an NGO. It is directed by Govind Nihalani, and the music is scored by late Aadesh Shrivastava.” Best Patriotic Poems for Independence Day 2017: Famous Inspirational Songs on India’s Fight for Freedom.

Jana Gana Mana Lyrics

Jana Gana Mana Adhinaayak Jaya Hey,
Bhaarat Bhaagya Vidhaataa
Panjaab Sindhu Gujarat Maraatha,
Draavid Utkal Banga
Vindhya Himaachal Yamuna Ganga,
Uchchhal Jaladhi Taranga
Tav Shubh Naamey Jaagey,
Tav Shubh Aashish Maange
Gaahey Tav Jayagaathaa
Jana Gana Mangal Daayak,
Jaya Hey Bhaarat Bhaagya Vidhaataa
Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey, Jaya Hey,
Jaya Jaya Jaya, Jaya Hey

‘Divyang’ and not ‘Viklang’ – PM Narendra Modi

Minister of State for HRD Mahendra Nath Pandey praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his call for the inclusion of “divyangjan” in the country’s development. He said it was PM Modi who suggested that the term “‘divyang’ (divine body) instead of ‘viklang’ (handicapped) be used for persons with disability”. “Modi has a vision that India’s development will be complete when our divyangjan become an integral part of it and come forward in the nation building,” Pandey further added as reported by the news agency, IANS.

The Minister further called for creating an environment where such persons are able to “earn a livelihood and live an independent life like any other citizen”. It is our responsibility that they are brought into the mainstream and “integrated into national life”, Pandey said. He also praised the government’s decision to increase reservation in government vacancies from three per cent to four per cent for persons with benchmark disability.

Indian National Anthem Video in Sign Language