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Mehra,however,appears more careful. “I am not misusing it. Kishoriji will sing it beautifully. This will garner more popularity.” Mehra is also contemplating a rock version of the anthem. Let’s hope he steers clear of controversies and censorship.

— Priyanka PereiraONE rarely hears the resonating voice of Kishori Amonkar in films these days. Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra had made this happen in Delhi-6 when the prominent vocalist sung the bhajan Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein). The director has once again roped in Amonkar — this time for a new rendition of the National Anthem Jana Gana Mana. “The song will feature in my next film,a biopic on Milkha Singh,Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” he says.

India being a land of sensitive people,new renditions to things of national importance is always a risk. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma faced public wrath when he used its words for a background song in Rann called Jana Gana Mana Rann Hai.

Mehra,however,appears more careful. “I am not misusing it. Kishoriji will sing it beautifully. This will garner more popularity.” Mehra is also contemplating a rock version of the anthem. Let’s hope he steers clear of controversies and censorship.