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India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
AR Rahman's goosebump-inducing Vande Mataram on Independence Day. Watch
Singer-composer AR Rahman recently sang his iconic song 'Vande Mataram' during a live concert. He dedicated the song to the crowd who cheered for his singing the video, amid cheers and whistles, Rahman can be seen greeting the crowd by saying, "Happy Independence Day". He then sings 'Vande Mataram' along with his crew as everyone sings along with him. While sharing the video on his Instagram handle, he wrote, "Happy Independence Day (sic)."advertisementWatch the video here: Fans commented on his post with heart emojis. A fan wrote, "We love you Sir :) (sic)." Another user wrote, "Wishing you a happy work anniversary @arrahman sir."'Vande Mataram' is a 1997 studio album by Rahman under Sony's music labels Columbia Records and SME Records. It is Sony Music India's largest-selling non-film album to date. The album, released on August 12, 1997, commemorated the 50th anniversary of India's independence.'Vande Mataram' was released in 28 countries across the world. Rahman also performed live at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on August 14, 1997, on the eve of the Golden Jubilee of India's independence. India's then Prime Minister, Inder Kumar Gujral was also among the the work front, Rahman recently composed music for director Hansal Mehta's upcoming series 'Gandhi'. The film had its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) from September 4 to 14, has also collaborated with Academy Awards winner Hans Zimmer for Nitesh Tiwari's epic 'Ramayana'. A month ago, he shared a picture of himself with Zimmer and captioned it as, "With @hanszimmer #ramayanamovie (sic)."Rahman is known for his compositions and singing in many patriotic films and period dramas. His famous works include 'Lagaan' (2001), 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh' (2002), 'Swades' (2004), 'Rang De Basanti' (2006) and 'Chhaava' (2025).Rahman was also awarded the highest national honours - Padma Shri in 2000 and Padma Bhushan in 2010.- EndsTrending Reel
Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc' Announces Ending Theme by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada
Summary Following theannouncementofKenshi Yonezu's opening theme 'IRIS OUT' forChainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, a new teaser has revealed the film's ending theme: 'JANE DOE,' a collaboration between Yonezu andHikaru Utada. The song, composed by Yonezu and performed by both artists, marks a rare and highly anticipated pairing of two of Japan's most influential singer-songwriters. According to Yonezu, Utada's melancholic yet breezy vocal tone was the perfect match for the track's emotional depth, while Utada described the collaboration as a creative challenge that pushed both artists into new expressive territory. 'JANE DOE' will be released as part of a double A-side single alongside 'IRIS OUT' on September 24, 2025, through SME Records. The announcement builds on the excitement surrounding the film's theatrical rollout, which begins in Japan on September 19 and expands to U.S. and U.K. cinemas on October 29. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and produced byMAPPA,Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arcadapts the explosive 'Bomb Girl' storyline fromTatsuki Fujimoto's manga. The film's official trailer teases a dramatic shift in tone, blending high-stakes action with emotional tension as Denji meets Reze, a mysterious café worker whose arrival disrupts his world.
