‘So proud of him': US teenager sings Indian National Anthem, heartwarming video wins hearts
'Oh my god! My heart just smiled through this,' Disha Pansuriya, who shared the video, wrote in the caption. She revealed that Merritt has learned the national anthems of several countries, but holds a special fondness for India's.
'He is just amazing, he knows mostly every country's national anthem, but @india is his favorite! I pray and wish he goes places with his exceptional talent!!' she added.
The viral video begins with Merritt seated on a chair. The text on the video read, 'You feel proud when a 17-year-old American sings the Indian National Anthem.' It then shows him singing the anthem with enthusiasm, careful about his pronunciation.
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The video garnered an array of reactions, hailing the teen's performance. 'Wonderful dear very sharp mind to learn Indian national anthem,' a user wrote. 'Beautiful brother. lots of love from me and india and I invite you to come to India and visit the beautiful country,' another user commented.
'Once visit India wit him…he will live life of 100 countries….in our country…and will love it,' a third user reacted. 'Love from India. God bless him with all the love,' a fourth user said.
Originally penned in Bangla by Rabindranath Tagore, Jana Gana Mana was adopted as India's National Anthem on January 24, 1950. While Tagore's original composition is longer, only the first stanza's words and music are recognised as the anthem.
The full version lasts about 52 seconds, while on certain occasions, a shorter rendition lasting around 20 seconds is used.
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