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MUMBAI:
The nation is commemorating the Revolt of 1857. Perceived as the
first war of Independence in India, the revolt brought alive the
burning angst of our compatriots against injustice, saw our countrymen
fight against a mighty empire and marked the beginning of a new
India.
Commemorating
this occasion, News 24- the fastest growing Hindi News channel,
featured an hour long programme titled 'Zara Yaad Karo Qurbani'.
The mood and celebration in the places the revolt actually took
place in including Meerut, Jhansi, Gwalior, the Red Fort in Delhi
and others were captured live in the programme. The programme showcased
how some Indian rulers with their limited resources took on a mighty
empire. The extraordinary courage and valor of the Indian sepoy
Mangal Pandey, and rulers like Rani Laxmi Bai, Tantia Tope, Nana
Sahib and others was highlighted in the programme. Noted singer
Kailash Kher sang patriotic songs in celebration of the day and
was joined by Raja Hassan and Molly Dave in this unique feature
that was played from 6 pm to 7 pm today on News 24.
Said
Anurradha Prasad, Managing Director of B.AG Films & Media Ltd,
"On this solemn occasion the entire News 24 team in Noida as
well as its 13 bureaus spread across the nation will observe a minute
long silence as a tribute to the martyrs. It is a day of pride and
honour for all our countrymen and in this way we wish to salute
our heroes."
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