Several public figures in the past have made similar claims linking it to British colonial events. Historians, however, have repeatedly clarified that the belief is misplaced.
What was Netaji’s role in 'Jana Gana Mana'? Ahead of the 77th anniversary of India's independence, a look at the history of the country’s national anthem and six musical versions of it.
Emphasising that both the national song and the national anthem have their own sanctity and deserve equal respect, the Centre stated that the subject matter of the present proceedings can never be a subject matter of a writ petition.
'Jana Gana Mana' has its intentions right, but the execution is not flawless. In trying to project a strong Aravind (Prithviraj), the filmmakers have dumbed down the other characters a little too much.