Mumbai, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Singer Hariharan has shared a glimpse of a special family occasion at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he and his family met President Droupadi Murmu and presented her with a special vinyl edition of The Anthem – Vande Mataram, accompanied by a bespoke turntable.
Describing the meeting as a profound honour, the singer said the occasion was particularly meaningful for his family, bringing together four generations for the interaction with the President.
Hariharan shared photographs from the meeting on social media, expressing gratitude for the President’s warmth and blessings. He also highlighted the affectionate interaction between the President and his mother, Alamelu Mani, describing it as a memory the family would cherish for a lifetime.
“It was a profound honor and privilege for me and my entire family, across four generations, to meet the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan,” he wrote.
Explaining the significance of the gift, Hariharan said, “We had the immense blessing of presenting her with the special vinyl edition of The Anthem – Vande Mataram, alongside a bespoke turntable.”
Calling music his family’s offering to the country, he added, “Music is our humble offering to the nation, and receiving Her Excellency’s blessings in the presence of my loved ones makes this journey truly complete.”
He concluded his post with the words “Vande Mataram”, sharing photographs documenting the family’s visit.
One of India’s prominent playback singers, Hariharan is known for his work across Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and several other languages. He received the Padma Shri in 2004 for his contribution to Indian music.
His best-known songs include “Tu Hi Re” from Bombay, “Roja Jaaneman” from Roja and “Baahon Ke Darmiyaan” from Khamoshi.
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