AR Rahman’s Independence Day tribute: performs ‘Vande Mataram’
AR Rahman performed iconic Vande Mataram at live concert; netizens get ‘goosebumps’ | Watch
AR Rahman’s studio album, Vande Mataram, was released in 1997 under Sony’s music labels Columbia Records and SME Record. It commemorated the 50th anniversary of India’s independence.
Arshdeep Kaur
Updated15 Aug 2025, 03:43 PM IST
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The crowd cheered and sang along with AR Rahman as he delivered his 28-year-old iconic song, perfect for the evening.
Independence Day tribute:
Legendary musician and Oscar awardee
AR Rahman paid tribute to India on its 79th Independence Day with a moving performance of his iconic song, Vande Mataram, at a live concert reportedly in Chicago, US.
In an Instagram video, the Music wizard greeted the crowd with a “Happy Independence Day” before invoking the nationalist spirit with Vande Mataram.
The crowd cheered and accompanied Rahman as he delivered his
28-year-old song, perfect for the evening.
The Musician wrote “Happy Independence Day,” while sharing the video on his Instagram handle.
AR Rahman’s studio album, Vande Mataram, was released in 1997 under Sony’s music labels Columbia Records and SME Record. It commemorated the 50th anniversary of India’s independence.
Released on 12 August 1997, the iconic song emerged as Sony Music India’s largest-selling non-film album to date, and was released in
28 countries worldwide.
Rahman also performed live at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on 14 August 1997, on the eve of India’s Golden Jubilee of Independence. India’s then Prime Minister, Inder Kumar Gujral, was also among the attendees.
Netizens were touched by AR Rahman’s tribute to India with a goosebump-jerking song on its Independence Day, and said that there’s “no better Independence Day celebration than this”.
“Your music is the heartbeat of our nation sir. Vande Mataram,” a social media user said.
“They are the luckiest people,” a user said, referring to the audience of Rahman’s concert.
“Sabse pyaari teri soorat… Maa tujhe salaam, maa tujhe salaam!” a user said, using the lyrics of the iconic song.
“So beautiful sir. This song always gives him goosebumps. It’s so lovely,” added another.
“You are always a legend sir,” said a netizen.
Another added, “What a beautiful way to celebrate Independence Day.”
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