US teen's soulful rendition of Indian National Anthem gets big love. Video goes viral
According to the post's caption, Merritt has learnt the national anthems of several countries, but India's remains his favourite.'Oh my God! My heart just smiled through this. He is just amazing. I pray and wish he goes places with his exceptional talent,' Pansuriya said in the caption of her post.Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disha pansuriya (@dishakpansuriya)Merritt's performance was applauded online, with many viewers calling it a moving gesture of cross-cultural respect and admiration for India.See the comments here:
India's national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, was composed by Rabindranath Tagore in 1911 and adopted in 1950. It celebrates the unity, diversity, and cultural heritage of the nation.- EndsMust Watch
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