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In 1988, a song that played on Doordarshan right after the PM's Independence Day address from Red Fort became the anthem for national unity.⁠
And decades later, ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara' lives on in the hearts of every Indian—even those who were born well after the song was telecast.⁠
Produced by ace filmmaker Kailash Surendranath, the song features popular celebrities such as Kamal Haasan, Hema Malini, Sharmila Tagore, and Lata Mangeshkar, among others.⁠

Here are some facts you probably didn't know about this iconic song:⁠
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Did you know #BharatRatna #BhimsenJoshi loved automobiles with all his heart?

“Had I not been a classical singer, I would have loved to spend my entire life in a garage fine-tuning a Fiat or a Maruti,” was reportedly his oft-repeated line.
On a journey from Mumbai to Pune once, Bhimsen regaled a taxi driver with his music. Oblivious to his popularity, the driver wondered if Bhimsen would know how to fix an engine in case of an emergency.
To his surprise, Bhimsen helped the taxi driver fix the engine when the car later broke down in the middle of the journey.

The legendary singer was also passionate about long drives.
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Bharat Ratna #UstadBismillahKhan ji on the ultimate creator.

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Vid. #NRrajam ji on WHY it's so difficult even to play a single note ABSOLUTELY correct.

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Candid thoughts of Bharat Ratna Pt. #BhimsenJoshi ji on Riyaaz रियाज

- Riyaaz and Presentation are NOT same.

- 'Riyaaz' is an opportunity to remove your weaknesses.

- 'Presentation' is an opportunity to present your BEST.

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