New Delhi [India]: Singer Hariharan arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan to pay a courtesy call on President Droupadi Murmu. He described the meeting as a great honour for four generations of his family. The singer posted a few pictures of the meeting on Instagram, in which he revealed that his family got a chance to present a special vinyl edition of “The Anthem – Vande Mataram” and a special turntable to the President.
Singer Hariharan heaped praise on President Droupadi Murmu and said it was very special to see the President’s warmth and grace. He described his conversation with his mother Almelu Mani as extremely affectionate and said that this memory will remain a lifelong memory for his family.
Singer Hariharan wrote: “A day forever in our hearts. He further wrote, “It was a great honour and privilege for me and my entire family, for four generations, to meet the President of India, Droupadi Murmu ji at Rashtrapati Bhavan. We had the privilege of presenting him with a special vinyl edition of ‘The Anthem – Vande Mataram’ and a special turntable. ”
Concluding his speech, singer Hariharan wrote, “To see his warmth, grace and respect, especially in those beautiful moments when he shared affection and respect with my mother Almelu Mani, is a memory that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Music is our small gift to the nation and having the blessings of the President in the presence of our loved ones truly completes this journey. ”
Hariharan is one of India’s most famous playback singers, known for his songs and versatility in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and other languages. He started his career in the 1980s and received several honours, including the Padma Shri in 2004, for his contribution to Indian music. His famous songs include Bombay’s ‘Tu Hi Re’, Roja’s ‘Roja Jaaneman’ and Khamoshi’s ‘Bahon Ke Darmiyan’ among many more.
[DD News]