Does singing the national anthem before a movie starts make you more Indian

Wanted to share a touching incident. We went to watch  "Secret Superstar" with family. Two rows ahead of us were 8_10 deaf and dumb people with a lady who knew sign language. The lady translated everything in sign language for them. When it was time for National anthem, they all stood up and the lady translated the anthem in sign language to them. It was a great proud feeling to see them. What I felt was too overwhelming and can't be expressed in words.

No it doesn't make me more Indian but fills my heart with pride. I feel a different sensation whenever I hear National Anthem, be it in a playground or a cinema hall.

suni51 wrote:

No it doesn't make me more Indian but fills my heart with pride. I feel a different sensation whenever I hear National Anthem, be it in a playground or a cinema hall.

 

Your statement evokes the very similar kind of sentiment of mine. Though I am not in favour of national anthem in cinema halls, if played I will never feel disheartened rather would nurture the feeling of a proud Indian.   

Nowadays it makes me a more careful Indian.

Shampa Sadhya wrote:

suni51 wrote:

No it doesn't make me more Indian but fills my heart with pride. I feel a different sensation whenever I hear National Anthem, be it in a playground or a cinema hall.

Your statement evokes the very similar kind of sentiment of mine. Though I am not in favour of national anthem in cinema halls, if played I will never feel disheartened rather would nurture the feeling of a proud Indian.   

If all Indians feel the same way , it sure is good for integration and unity. 

National anthem should be restricted to very few official occasions. Only on Republic day/ independence day, its wider use may be allowed. Otherwise it will be difficult to maintain decorum and prestige of the anthem.  

I believe that the national anthem should not be played at every place such as cinema halls and so on but by saying so I once again want to write that if as a rule it is played  then it should be honoured. Love for the anthem would not diminish if one deeply loves his/her nation.   

Respecting anthem is legal duty. even a traitor will respect the national anthem as he is bound by law. This has nothing to do with patriotism.  Singing national anthem is just a formality and nothing more. There are many who proclaim that the national anthem was composed in praise of British monarch George Vth and they do not actually respect the anthem. Many of them are self styled nationalist. Better not to name them. . 

Gulshan Kumar Ajmani wrote:

Respecting anthem is legal duty. even a traitor will respect the national anthem as he is bound by law. This has nothing to do with patriotism.  Singing national anthem is just a formality and nothing more. There are many who proclaim that the national anthem was composed in praise of British monarch George Vth and they do not actually respect the anthem. Many of them are self styled nationalist. Better not to name them.

 

Those who claim that Tagore wrote it in praise of British Monarch must read the background why the poet wrote this song. It is basically a wrong concept and defaming the Noble Laureate.  

Here is some information regarding the National Anthem and how it was perceived soon after India became independent..

Jana Gana Mana” was formally adopted as India’s national anthem in 1950.

India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, made the following statement in Constituent Assembly on 24th January:

“There is one matter which has been pending for discussion, namely the question of the National Anthem. At one time it was thought that the matter might be brought up before the House and a decision taken by the House by way of a resolution. But it has been felt that, instead of taking a formal decision by means of a resolution, it is better if I make a statement with regard to the National Anthem. Accordingly, I make this statement.

The composition consisting of the words and music known as Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem of India, subject to such alterations in the words as the Government may authorise as occasion arises; and the song Vande Mataram, which has played a historic part in the struggle for Indian freedom, shall be honoured equally with Jana Gana Mana and shall have equal status with it. (Applause). I hope this will satisfy the Members.”

Although Vand Mataram has equal status with Jana Gana Mana, there is some difference. There are express rules on the national anthem for playing the tune on specific occasions and at Guard of Honor. But there are no rules for national song viz. Vande Mataram. 

Again, there is no compulsion on singing of vande mataram. Any one may sing or not but nobody can insult the song.  

usha manohar wrote:

Here is some information regarding the National Anthem and how it was perceived soon after India became independent..

Jana Gana Mana” was formally adopted as India’s national anthem in 1950.

India’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, made the following statement in Constituent Assembly on 24th January:

“There is one matter which has been pending for discussion, namely the question of the National Anthem. At one time it was thought that the matter might be brought up before the House and a decision taken by the House by way of a resolution. But it has been felt that, instead of taking a formal decision by means of a resolution, it is better if I make a statement with regard to the National Anthem. Accordingly, I make this statement.

The composition consisting of the words and music known as Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem of India, subject to such alterations in the words as the Government may authorise as occasion arises; and the song Vande Mataram, which has played a historic part in the struggle for Indian freedom, shall be honoured equally with Jana Gana Mana and shall have equal status with it. (Applause). I hope this will satisfy the Members.”

 

 

Jana Gana Mana consists of five stanzas but as the national anthem only one stanza is sung. Each and every stanza is so meaningful and powerful that once it is heard, people would love to listen it again and again. Vande Mataram has the same power and essence which certainly instil the spirit of patriotism into the hearts of the Indians. 

Why can not we accept Jana Gana Mana as our national anthem and stop all the time lamenting about the importance of Vande Matram. There has to be a closure somewhere. Lack of it shows immaturity. 

I sometimes fail to understand why so much fuss over singing anthem and national song. How it hurts sentiments to sing it ?? How can country become intolerant if it demands respect for nationalism

We are Indian and should  obey the laws and rules of supreme court. But in this case I am slightly wondered about playing the national anthem before movies. I don't know how much possible that we can the increase the patriotism. It is not like anything we buy from outside. It must be encouraged by teach them in the student level. It is my nation and it should be the high feeling from the bottom of heart of every citizen.

Arunima Singh wrote:

I sometimes fail to understand why so much fuss over singing anthem and national song. How it hurts sentiments to sing it ?? How can country become intolerant if it demands respect for nationalism

 

Exactly, my feeling! People may not like a binding but the point is it hardly takes a few minutes which hardly matters. Singing a national anthem is not a degrading task then what's the big problem. Singing the anthem gives pleasure and only pleasure so what is the need to make fuss about it.

I think having a national anthem in theatres is a very good idea, considering the fact that people of all classes go to movies which is the main influencer of thoughts, standing up for national anthem before the movie just makes the people secure, good & positive vibes will flow.

Also it just refreshes our school memories!

In any case, few minutes of standing up for our National Anthem is not a bad idea at all.