Anand Mahindra pays tribute to ‘the humble soldier’ on Republic Day with Lata Mangeshkar’s iconic song

Republic Day 2024: Anand Mahindra wished a Happy Republic Day to all and then shared a heartfelt post along with Lata Mangeshkar’s iconic song.

Published on: Jan 26, 2024, 14:44:22 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Anand Mahindra shared an emotional post on X on Republic Day and paid his tribute to the ‘humble soldier’. He shared an iconic patriotic song by Lata Mangeshkar along with a heartfelt note. His post prompted many to take to the comments section and share how they ‘couldn’t agree more’ with the business tycoon.

Republic Day 2024: Anand Mahindra's post on X involving Lata Mangeshkar’s iconic song wowed people. (Twitter/@anandmahindra)

“A Very Happy #RepublicDay to you all. We watch, with pride. the parade displaying all the might of our weaponry & missiles. But I hope we can take a few minutes from our day to also hear this incredible song once again. And remind ourselves that our real strength is the humble soldier, willing to lay down her/his life on a faraway border while we are safe at home with our loved ones,” Anand Mahindra wrote. He also posted a video of the song Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. Set to a background resembling the colours of the Indian National Flag, the video shows the lyrics of the song written in Hindi and English.

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Take a look at Anand Mahindra’s Republic Day post:

The post was shared a few hours ago. Since then, the clip has collected close to 91,000 views. The tweet has also accumulated nearly 4,100 likes. People posted varied comments while reacting to the post.

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What did X user’s say about this tweet?

“Wishing you a joyful #RepublicDay! Your sentiment resonates deeply, acknowledging the courage of our soldiers is a beautiful reminder of the true strength of our nation,” expressed an X user. “What a pleasant tribute through this song,” added another. “Happy Republic Day, sir. Well said,” joined a third. “Our soldiers deserve our utmost respect and gratitude. Happy Republic Day!” wrote a fourth.

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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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