Independence Day 2019: Flash mob at Kolkata airport dances to Teri Mitti to celebrate I-Day

Shared on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport’s official Facebook page, the video shows a group of people sitting on the floor.

Updated on: Aug 15, 2019, 14:22:57 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Gripped by patriotic fervour, Indians started their Independence Day celebrations way before August 15. A video of one such celebration, from August 14, has recently made its way onto the Internet – and it’s the unusual way of festivity that has left everyone surprised.

The post, since being shared some 15 hours ago, has gathered about 14,000 shares. (Facebook/@aaikolairport)

Shared on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport’s official Facebook page, the video shows a group of people sitting on the floor. Suddenly, they stand up, unfurl Indian flags and start dancing to tune of a popular Hindi song Teri Mitti from the film Kesari. The performance finally ends with the slogan, “Bharat mata ki jai.”

Take a look:

The post, since being shared some 15 hours ago, has gathered about 14,000 shares and over 9,000 reactions. People dropped all kinds of comments on the post too.

“Feeling proud to be an Indian! A heart touching moment! Jay Hind!” wrote a Facebook user. “This is amazing. Vande mataram!” wrote another. “Was lucky enough to witness this...started exactly the moment I collected my boarding pass,” commented a third.

What do you think of this unusual Independence Day celebration?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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