

In 1997, the International music label, entered the Indian market in a big way. During this meeting both had discussed a proposal for an album to commemorate 50 years of Indian Independence in 1997. Background In 1996, when Rahman had gone to (now ) to attend the ceremony, he met his childhood friend.The album won the 1997 for Best Non-film Album.


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Rahman was also issued an Guinness World Record certificate for being the composer of the original song which was ceremoniously presented to Rahman after his concert in Oakland, CA, USA on September 12, 2010. Indian singer Sai 'Psychuck' Manapragada performed the track in 265 different languages (individually) and again in 277 languages (with chorus) to achieve this feat twice. The track also holds two for being the song performed in the most number of languages. The popularity of the song was such that in 2002, when conducted an international poll to choose the ten most famous songs of all time from around 7000 songs selected from all over the world, 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' was voted second. Sung by Rahman himself, the song has come to represent a feeling of patriotic unity for India and has been performed or played at several national and regional events in the country. A critical and commercial hit, the title song from the album is one of India's most popular songs of all time. It was released on the Golden Jubilee anniversary of India's independence and has been instrumental in instilling a sense of patriotic pride and national unity amongst the people of India.Įver since release, both the album and its title song 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' have had a profoundly positive and unifying impact on the nationalistic and patriotic mood of the country. It released on Decemby, a music label owned. It is the largest selling Indian non-film album to date. Vande Mataram by Released AugRecorded 1997 () () () Reaktor Studios () Sargam Studios () XIC Studios (), Length 55: 25 / CK 68525 (North America) 488709 (international), Kanika Myer Bharat, Vande Mataram is a 1997 studio album by musician.
