Shreya Ghoshal releases 'Jana Gana Mana' rendition ahead of Independence Day
Synopsis
Shreya Ghoshal has released her own rendition of 'Jana Gana Mana' just days before Independence Day — a rare moment where one of India's most decorated playback singers, with 3,000+ songs across 20 languages, lends her voice to the nation's anthem and invites every listener to find their own connection with it.
Key Takeaways
Shreya Ghoshal released her rendition of 'Jana Gana Mana' on 11 August , ahead of Independence Day.
She described the recording as ‘an incredibly emotional and humbling experience.’ Ghoshal has voiced more than 3,000 songs across over 20 languages in her career.
She made her playback debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 'Devdas' in 2002 and has won multiple National Film Awards .
The release follows the conclusion of the Southeast Asia leg of her 'The Unstoppable Tour' , spanning Singapore , Kuala Lumpur , and Bangkok .
Celebrated playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has released her personal rendition of India's National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', ahead of Independence Day, describing the experience as one of deep emotion and national pride. The release, made public on 11 August, invites listeners across the country to connect with the anthem through her voice.
In Her Own Words
Reflecting on what the recording meant to her, Ghoshal said, “Singing ‘Jana Gana Mana’ has always been an incredibly emotional and humbling experience for me. There is something truly special about being able to lend your voice to a song that carries the pride, spirit and collective emotion of an entire nation. I’m happy that this rendition is now being released for everyone to experience and connect with in their own way.”
Sharing the release on social media, she wrote: “A moment of immense pride and honour for me, presenting my rendition of Jana Gana Mana.”
A Career Built Across 20 Languages
Over more than two decades in the industry, Shreya Ghoshal has cemented her place as one of India’s most versatile and prolific playback singers. She has lent her voice to more than 3,000 songs across over 20 languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi.
Ghoshal made her playback debut with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 'Devdas' in 2002 and has since earned multiple National Film Awards, among other prestigious honours.
The Unstoppable Tour: Southeast Asia Leg Concludes
The anthem release coincides with the close of the Southeast Asia leg of Ghoshal’s ongoing 'The Unstoppable Tour', which took her to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. The singer described the response as overwhelming.
“The love I’ve received throughout Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok has been truly overwhelming. Every audience brought its own unique energy, and moments like welcoming fans on stage, hearing thousands of voices sing every word with me, witnessing the incredible response to my Tamil songs in Kuala Lumpur, and meeting fans who travelled across countries just to be a part of these concerts will stay with me forever,” she said.
Ghoshal added that she looks forward to continuing the tour and creating “many more unforgettable memories with audiences around the world.”
What to Expect Next
With the Southeast Asia dates wrapped, attention now turns to upcoming legs of The Unstoppable Tour. No further dates have been officially confirmed yet, but the singer’s remarks suggest additional international stops are in the pipeline. The ‘Jana Gana Mana’ rendition, meanwhile, is available for listeners ahead of the Independence Day weekend.
Point of View
This release subtly underscores the global reach of Indian music. The anthem, in the hands of a singer who commands audiences in over 20 languages, becomes as much a statement about the diaspora’s emotional geography as it is about patriotism.
NationPress
11 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shreya Ghoshal’s rendition of 'Jana Gana Mana'?
It is Shreya Ghoshal’s personal recording of India’s National Anthem, released on 11 August ahead of Independence Day. The singer described it as an emotional and humbling experience, and shared it publicly for listeners to connect with in their own way.
When did Shreya Ghoshal release her 'Jana Gana Mana' rendition?
The rendition was released on 11 August, days before India’s Independence Day on 15 August. Ghoshal announced it on social media, calling it a moment of immense pride and honour.
How many songs has Shreya Ghoshal sung in her career?
Shreya Ghoshal has voiced more than 3,000 songs across over 20 languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Marathi. She made her playback debut with 'Devdas' in 2002.
What is 'The Unstoppable Tour' and where did it go?
'The Unstoppable Tour' is Shreya Ghoshal’s ongoing international concert series. The Southeast Asia leg, which recently concluded, included performances in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. The singer has indicated further international dates are planned.
What awards has Shreya Ghoshal won?
Shreya Ghoshal has received multiple National Film Awards, among several other prestigious honours, across her career spanning more than two decades in Indian playback singing.
