Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar released a patriotic song Watan in New Delhi on 13th August in the run up to the Independence Day. The special song has been produced by Doordarshan.
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While speaking at the occasion, Javadekar congratulated Doordarshan and
Prasar Bharati for creating the song. He added that the song will add colour
and fervour to the Independence Day celebrations this year.
The song has been sung by famous Bollywood singer Javed Ali. It has been penned
by lyricist Alok Shrivastava and music has been composed by Dushyant.
The song is a tribute to new India. It highlights several path-breaking initiatives of the government including the determination and vision behind the recent successful launch of Chandrayaan 2. The song also pays tribute to the bravery and valour of the armed forces and the martyrs of the country.
The song is being broadcasted by all the stations and Kendra of Akashvani and Doordarshan. It has been made free of copyright by Doordarshan and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for all the FM stations, entertainment, news TV channels, social media and all other communication platforms to ensure that more citizens of the country enjoy and share the song.
Chairman, Prasar Bharati Dr. A. Suryaprakash, CEO, Prasar Bharati Shashi Shekhar Vempati, DG, Doordarshan Supriya Sahu, DG, DD News, Mayank Agrawal, DG, AIR, F. Sheheryar along with other senior officers of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Prasar Bharati were also present at the occasion.
