Shubhanshu Shukla's space journey begins with THIS song of Shah Rukh Khan from Swades
Shubhanshu Shukla
launched into space aboard the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station with a song that struck a chord with millions back home, 'Yun Hi Chala Chal' from the 2004 film 'Swades.
' The song featured
Shah Rukh Khan
and Makarand Deshpande.
A song of the soil played in space
As the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soared from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre, Shukla's choice of launch-day anthem was not just a personal favourite; it was a symbolic nod to India's spirit of resolution. Composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Udit Narayan, Kailash Kher, and Hariharan, the track's message of progress in a steady manner and self-discovery made it a fitting companion for a journey beyond the Earth's surface.
India's new space milestone
Shukla, a reputed Indian Air Force pilot, became the second Indian to travel to space and the first to reach the International Space Station as part of a commercial mission. His selection by
ISRO
for this journey, which made history, marks a significant step in India's growing presence in human spaceflight.
In a heartfelt message from the orbit, Shukla said, 'Namaskar, mere pyaare deshwasiyo… hum antrisksh mein pahoch gaye hain aur kamaal ki ride thi.'
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The moment was made even more memorable when he shared that the Tricolour on his shoulder reminded him that his country was with him on this journey: 'The Tricolour on his shoulder reminds him that his nation is with him in his flight to space."
A playlist that crossed borders
The Ax-4 crew's launch playlist, shared by Axiom Space, featured songs chosen by each astronaut. While Shukla picked a Bollywood OG, his other crew members selected tracks from their very own cultures, starting from Imagine Dragons' 'Thunder' to traditional Hungarian and Polish songs. It was a musical collage that reflected the mission's international spirit.
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