Khanna urges 'Vande Mataram' replacing 'Jana Gana Mana' national anthem
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Mukesh Khanna, best known for playing Shaktimaan, has sparked debate by suggesting Vande Mataram should replace Jana Gana Mana as India's national anthem.
He believes the current anthem was written during the British colonial era and says it doesn't truly represent India's spirit.
Even after facing criticism, Khanna stands by his view and insists his words were misunderstood.
Khanna supports compulsory 'Vande Mataram'
Khanna feels Vande Mataram better captures love for the country. He even recorded his own seven-minute version of the song, hoping it would become iconic.
He supports making Vande Mataram compulsory in schools and every function to make it more nationally significant. Despite backlash, he remains committed to pushing for this change.