New Delhi, Sunday, January 26, 2025 (S.S. Dogra – Bureau Chief, Delhi – Himalini Magazine, Nepal) This year’s Republic Day 2025 proved to be exceptionally special and historic for Hero Rajan Kumar. At the national-level Republic Day Parade held on Kartavya Path, Delhi, Rajan Kumar, leading a team of 26 artists from BAFTA (Bihar Film and Television Artists Association) Trust, Munger, Bihar, showcased their talent in the Meteorological Department’s tableau. Rajan Kumar, portraying a farmer, connected with the audience through his performance. Weeks of rigorous rehearsals at the National Rangshala Camp paid off for the team.
What made January 26, 2025, historic for Rajan Kumar was his interaction with the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. During their conversation, Rajan Kumar recited his heartfelt poem “Jai Ho,” which weaves the spirit of unity across India:
Jai Ho, Bharat Mata ki Jai Ho, Bharatvasi Jan ki Jai Ho,
Aatank ka na Bhay Ho, Shatruon ka Kshaya Ho,
Sabke Mann Mein Prem Vilay Ho, Jai Ho Jai Ho, Jai Ho.
At the conclusion of the poem, PM Narendra Modi enthusiastically echoed “Jai Ho” and praised Rajan Kumar’s patriotic spirit. The Prime Minister further expressed his admiration, saying, “I extend my salutations to the land of Munger. Known globally for yoga, Munger’s contribution has made the world embrace this ancient practice.”
The video of this exchange and Rajan Kumar’s patriotic poem has since gone viral, trending across many social media platforms. The entire nation is captivated by Rajan Kumar’s artistry. Meanwhile, the people of Munger eagerly await their hero’s return to give him a grand welcome.
This year’s tableau, “Mission Mausam 150,” marked the 150th anniversary of the Ministry of Earth and Science, with the Meteorological Department’s special display where Rajan Kumar stood out in his role as a farmer. The talented artist from the small village of Tetia Bambar in Munger, Bihar, dedicated weeks of practice in biting cold, collaborating with fellow artists and scientists to perfect the presentation, resulting in widespread acclaim for the tableau.
Hero Rajan Kumar, widely known as the “Charlie Chaplin-II” already holds a Guinness World Record for performing the most live shows as Charlie Chaplin. By reciting his powerful poem “Jai Ho” in the presence of PM Modi, he has once again proven his versatility and multi-talented persona.
Notably, Hero Rajan Kumar is now preparing for a series of spectacular shows in England this April. He has also authored a poetry collection titled Hansata Bachpan (Smiling Childhood).
