Music and Youth
75th I-Day: T-Series, Dalmia Bharat Group come together to launch a song
Mumbai: As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day, Dalmia Bharat Group & Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series bring audiences a special song dedicated to the unwavering spirit of 136 crore Indians.
Titled “Mauka Hai“, the music video features some of the most inspiring icons from different age groups and walks of life who have put India on the map including athletes like Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Hima Das, along with the world’s youngest painter Advait Kolarkar, Guinness Book of World Record holder- Tiluck Keisam , gymnast Deepa Karmarkar, the world’s fastest piano player – Lydian Nadhaswaram, young paleontologist – Aswatha Biju, IPS officer – Chhaya Sharma, the youngest writer – Abhijeeta Gupta, gold medalist and world record holder – Pooja Bishnoi, Yatharth Murthy who sang the national anthem of 112 countries, Indian mathematician wizard – Anand Kumar, child shooting sensation – Abhinav Shaw and several others.
The song is sung by B Praak, composed by Rochak Kohli and penned by Manoj Muntashir and celebrates the achievement of unsung heroes of today from different fields, thereby motivating others to aspire, perspire and achieve their dreams and build India of their dreams by 2047.
Speaking on the launch, Dalmia Bharat Group managing director, Puneet Dalmia said, “The ‘Mauka Hai‘ music video is a testament to the youth of our country that salutes their achievements in diverse fields and seeks to inspire every Indian to rise to the occasion with unity and pride. As a ‘young’ nation, our resilience and undying fighting spirit in the face of adversity, clearly shows that we have what it takes to become a global superpower. We are delighted to associate with T-Series for this music video as a tribute to our youth’s unwavering dedication. The song also reflects the unflinching commitment and hard work of Dalmia Bharat Group over the decades towards nation-building.”
T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar said, “Everyone will feel an immense sense of pride after watching ‘Mauka Hai’. It’s an out-and-out tribute to not only those icons that have inspired us and made us proud but to every Indian who perseveres to do better.”
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir shared, “Mauka Hai is something every Indian will relate to and be inspired by. It’s about pushing the limits and having a never-say-never attitude which defines the spirit of this country.”
Composer Rochak Kohli added, “It’s wonderful to collaborate with Bhushan ji and B Praak on this track. We’ve tried to do justice to Manoj Muntashir’s hard-hitting lyrics and make ‘Mauka Hai’ an Independence Day track which is loved and remembered.”
MUMBAI: Mumbai is about to witness something it has never seen before. The Global Youth Festival arrives on 6-7 December at Jio World Garden with 15,000 attendees and 60-plus experiences sprawled across six sprawling arenas. On its sixth edition, this is no ordinary jamboree—it is a carefully orchestrated collision of wellness, adventure, arts, music, yoga and social change.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will throw open the proceedings with a landmark ceremony, signalling the state’s backing for a movement that has already mobilised youth across 20-plus countries and 170-plus cities. The sheer scale is staggering: 500-plus volunteers powering the machine, 600,000-plus volunteer hours logged across previous editions, and millions of lives touched annually.
The speaker roster is formidable. Diipa Büller-Khosla and Dipali Goenka, chief executive of Welspun India, will share the stage with Malaika Arora in conversations spanning leadership, creativity and culture. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukhbhai Mandaviya will also attend, reinforcing GYF’s reach into the corridors of power.
But this is not mere talk. The Solaris Mainstage promises concerts from renowned Indian artists. Innerverse delivers a 360-degree LED spectacle of art, technology and sound. The Love and Care Arena houses hands-on projects spanning women’s empowerment, child education, rural upliftment and animal welfare. India’s largest outdoor sound-healing experience awaits. An inflatable obstacle course, neon drifter karts and open-sky bouldering cater to thrill-seekers.
Some have branded GYF the “Coachella of Consciousness.” Others call it “India’s Largest Sober Festival.” Spiritual visionary Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, who inspired the festival, will deliver the Wisdom Masterclass. Every rupee goes to charity.
After Mumbai comes Kolkata on 14 December. New York looms next year. For one weekend in December, Mumbai becomes the epicentre of youth-driven change—and nothing will be quite the same after.
Tickets available on BookMyShow. Visit youthfestival.srmd.org or follow @globalyouthfestival on Instagram.
