
Pt Bickram Ghosh and Pt Tejendra Narayan Majumdar stand before the Netaji Cell. With a country boasting over 19,500 languages and dialects, and a rich musical heritage, what better way to honor freedom fighters than through instrumental music? This August 15, renowned musicians Bickram Ghosh and Tejendra Narayan Majumdar collaborate on a video tribute conceived by Mudar Patherya. The location, Alipore Central Correctional Home, now known as Alipore Jail Museum, holds significance as a place of confinement for key figures in India's freedom movement such as Jawaharlal Nehru, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, and Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. The musicians filmed at Nehru Cell, Netaji Cell, Watchtower, and surrounding grounds. The chosen songs—Vande Mataram, Sare Jahan Se Achha, Dhono Dhanye Pushpe Bhora, and O Amar Desher Mati—hold national and regional significance in the freedom struggle. The artists aimed to maintain the original essence of the songs in their instrumental renditions, preserving the emotions and familiarity of the lyrics for a wider audience.Artists aim to evoke similar emotions through their music and all-white outfits. Bickram Ghosh expresses the intention to connect with a youthful and global audience through their music videos. The instrumental songs resonate with a broader national audience by highlighting the musical brilliance of the composers. The absence of lyrics in the songs allows for a more subjective interpretation of emotions. The performances at the Cellular Jail in Port Blair pay homage to the freedom fighters and reflect the essence of patriotism without any grand displays. The artists emphasize the importance of acknowledging India's history and culture in shaping its identity today. The venue highlights the historical significance of the imprisonment of national heroes and aims to evoke patriotic sentiments through instrumental renditions of songs. Mudar Patherya, the ideator of the video, shares a unique perspective on the sanctity of the place. The musical performances take place in various cells within the jail, each resonating with a different patriotic song.The grounds are filled with flowers, open and vast: I salute Mother India.