Pt Bickram Ghosh and Pt Tejendra Narayan Majumdar stand in front of the Netaji cell. With a country boasting over 19,500 languages and globally recognized for its musical heritage, what better way to honor freedom fighters than through instrumental music? This August 15, music maestros Bickram Ghosh and Tejendra Narayan Majumdar collaborate to pay tribute to these heroes in a video directed by Mudar Patherya. The location, Alipore Central Correctional Home, now known as Alipore Jail Museum, served as a place of incarceration for notable figures such as Jawaharlal Nehru and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The musicians filmed at four different spots within the facility, including Nehru Cell, Netaji Cell, Watchtower, and the surrounding grounds.

When asked about their song selections, Tejendra Narayan Majumdar explains that they chose patriotic songs like Vande Mataram and Sare jahan se achha for their national appeal, with Dhono dhanye pushpe bhora and O amar desher mati representing Bengal's significant role in the freedom movement. Bickram Ghosh adds that despite being instrumental, these songs evoke the same emotions due to their powerful lyrics. By preserving the essence of the songs and focusing on pronunciation details, the musicians aimed to connect with a wide audience on a national level.nts. We aim to invoke similar emotions through our music and the all-white attire we are donning today. Bickram Ghosh expresses, "With this music video, our goal is to connect with the youth and a global audience." How do these songs resonate with a larger, nationwide audience?TNM: Upon listening to these songs, one appreciates the brilliance of the composers. For example, a piece like Utho Go Bharata Lakshmi, even without lyrics, conveys a sense of a marching tune.BG: Communication takes on a different form when songs are purely instrumental. Emotions and sentiments become personal in the absence of lyrics. Instrumental music enables us to explore broader themes without the confines of language.The interiors of the watchtower depict the struggles of freedom fighters who were held captive in the Cellular Jail, Port Blair.Quotes:Today, we have chosen to eschew any overt displays of patriotism. The showcased songs were created during an era when India was seeking a new sense of identity, and we wanted to emphasize that – Bickram Ghosh Our national heroes were once imprisoned in this very place. It seemed fitting to explore the emotional depth of patriotic songs through instrumental renditions today – Tejendra Narayan Majumdar Neglecting our past is tantamount to disregarding our present identity. India is not merely a result of our fight for independence but also our musical traditions. We all contribute to the rich tapestry of our culture – Bickram Ghosh Whether during our exploratory visits or the performances today, the experiences defy description – Tejendra Narayan MajumdarMudar Patherya I have frequented the Alipore Jail Museum for some time now with the belief that footwear should not be allowed here. This site is sacred, it is consecrated ground – Mudar Patherya, creator of the videoMusic & Venue:1. Nehru Cell: Sare Jahan Se Achha,2. Netaji Cell: O amar desher mati,3. Watchtower: Dhono dhanyThe fields are filled with flowers, 4. Open spaces: I salute Mother India.