Watch: Soulful rendition of the National Anthem by Amitabh Bachchan will move you to tears
On the 66th Republic day of India, Bachchan has paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2015-01-26 12:20 GMT
As the nation celebrates Republic day, Amitabh Bachchan adds to the spirit of patriotism with a unique version of the national anthem. The one and a half minute video, is nothing short of exemplary as Big B's rich baritone echoes around Jorasanko Thakurbari - the ancestral home of Nobel Laureate Ranbindranath Tagore.
Big B took to Twitter to share the video with his fans as the day began.
T 1749 - The National Anthem sung by me at Jorasanko, Thakur Badi, Kolkata, residence of Tagore .. https://t.co/0hpfnW41NY
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 26, 2015 The video has been directed by Bollywood film-maker Shoojit Sircar. As one can hear, the anthem is sung sans any accompanying music. Is the best version of the national anthem you've heard? Leave us a comment.