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Indians sing the Pakistani national anthem as a gift for our Independence Day

Indian Acapella Band Voxchord says the song 'is our way of wishing you Happy Birthday Pakistan'

Updated 12 Aug, 2017

As Pakistan's Independence Day draws closer, Indian Acapella Band Voxchord sends a gift our way: singing a version of our national anthem.

The two-minute music video starts with members of the band holding placards which read: "This Independence Day, we'd like to dedicate a song to our neighbours. A song about faith, pride and grandeur, of power, progress and perfection."

The surprise offering comes just days before Aug 14 and features the singers in a monochrome video. Free of any instruments, the song is quite a treat to listen to.

Although the gesture has received mixed reviews on both sides of the border, many have appreciated the song and the message it seeks to promote.

Will Pakistanis respond in kind? We'll have to wait and see.

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Hasan hai Pakistani Aug 12, 2017 08:46am

These people are bigger than politics and boundaries. As long as such people are alive there is always hope.

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Omar Aug 12, 2017 08:48am

Thank you dear. This shows that there is still some love left between the two neighbours. Regards Omar

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thatvi Aug 12, 2017 08:54am

welcome gesture. one of our band should also reciprocate. this way we can start building binding

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Ali Aug 12, 2017 08:55am

Thanks for the beautiful positive gesture Voxchord. We carry the same sentiments towards India.

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Atticus from India Aug 12, 2017 09:00am

Wow.. . That's a good gesture and very courageous one too. There are some idiots in India who will ask the band members to leave India and move to Pakistan.

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Murtaxa Aug 12, 2017 09:05am

A very sweet, friendly and thoughtful gesture by the Indian Acapella Voxchord Band. Happy Independence Day to them too.. Pakistan Zindabad!

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Ali Aug 12, 2017 09:24am

wow respect!

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Ajay mehta Aug 12, 2017 09:34am

We Indians must keep our good qualities intact, but also be always careful about sinister designs of our enemies, just like Characters of Lord Krishṇa in Mahabharat.

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abbastoronto Aug 12, 2017 09:41am

There are men and women of goodwill on both side of the border. But not enough of them, alas.

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Pakman Aug 12, 2017 09:42am

Superb thank-you India ! Thank-you Acapella Band.

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Abbss Aug 12, 2017 09:44am

Thank you people of India. There could never be a better gift.

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Bukhari Aug 12, 2017 09:51am

Good initiative! Applause! This type of thing lacks in our governments. We people of both the countries want peace and amicable relationship. This time at the 70 th anniversary our govts should also take initiative. Thank you my Indian brothers.

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aleem Aug 12, 2017 09:58am

Best gesture ever from our friends in India. Pakistanis should respond with more respect. I wish both countries can live together as brotherly neighbours

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Masood Aug 12, 2017 10:02am

Just Beautiful! Goose pumps What a gesture !

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Masood Aug 12, 2017 10:04am

Beautiful

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ak Aug 12, 2017 10:06am

Thanks neighbor. Respect.

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Haramullah Aug 12, 2017 10:19am

But expecting the similar gesture is too much.

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Wajahat Aug 12, 2017 10:20am

Happy independence day to all Indians from us Pakistanis. Thank you.

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H. Aug 12, 2017 10:22am

This did give me shivers. Brilliantly well-sung!!

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Pakistani Aug 12, 2017 10:28am

Beautiful gesture!

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Vin Aug 12, 2017 10:29am

V nice gesture

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y-fi Aug 12, 2017 10:32am

This wasn't very best ... but still appreciate it and urge sane people from both sides should come forward and promote peace and love .... so the world can see we can live like humans

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Dawood Aug 12, 2017 10:34am

Great , it good to hear that Indian sang our national anthem and also interesting the way i.e the accent was new and melodious. . . . . . . . thanks brothers .

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a pakistani Aug 12, 2017 10:38am

Thank you, neighbors, for your kind gesture. Despite the kind of atmosphere and war hysteria created by Modi in India, there are saner voices exist in India like every other civilized society. We are deeply moved by this beautiful attempt by the band.

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Ahsan Gul Aug 12, 2017 10:38am

Nice gift. Both countries can live in peace if their politicians want them to.

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StraightForward Aug 12, 2017 10:40am

May Allah bless us living peace and harmoney !

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Arshad kaleem Aug 12, 2017 10:42am

Thanx you.

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Azhar Aug 12, 2017 10:44am

Wow .. beautiful gesture

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Zala Aug 12, 2017 10:45am

WOW! Pakistani artists should reciprocate the gesture.

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honestly Aug 12, 2017 10:47am

Honestly, tune of our national anthem is great. I think singing it is a good gesture from an Indian band but the faked accent is less than impressive.

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Sid Noonari Aug 12, 2017 10:53am

Thank you. Now The ball is in Pakistan's court.

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Imran AB Aug 12, 2017 11:01am

Amazingingly sung .... a great gift I would say .......

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Bay Adab Aug 12, 2017 11:23am

these are the type of people who one day will bring an end to the mindless hatred . Massive thank you and respect.

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Yogesh Nagpur Aug 12, 2017 11:35am

Yes.Love above the boundary.

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SMI Aug 12, 2017 11:36am

You won our hearts!!

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Ali PAKISTANI Aug 12, 2017 11:40am

Our musicians should also reciprocate the goodwill to our neighbours

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Jayant Aug 12, 2017 12:12pm

Thanks to Acapella Voxchord Band for this great idea of showing our feelings and thanks to dawn for letting us know We the public of India and Pakistan have good feelings for each other but its the dirty Politics which don't let us unite, we all know who the culprits are at both sides Happy Independence Day Dear Pakistan

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alaya Aug 12, 2017 12:13pm

MuCh respect.Thank you neighbours!

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Mansoor Iqbal Aug 12, 2017 12:32pm

Wow, Well done. Thank you Indians! Good Job :)

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MFM Aug 12, 2017 12:36pm

We need such people on both sides of the border. Hatred begets hatred and love and respect blossoms like flowers. I request both governments do nothing but facilitate people to people contact by encouraging the people to cross the borders and then people if they have some grievances they should spell it out in a civilized manner.

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sabir Aug 12, 2017 12:42pm

This is why "Human" is superior creature among all other creations. We need to understand that peace is the only solution of our all problems. We need to grow-up and accept each other with great sense of respect and honor. My salam and best wishes for the band on this great cause.

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Sameer Aug 12, 2017 12:47pm

People are better at getting along than incompetent representatives on both sides. Beautiful.

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Dervaish Khan Aug 12, 2017 12:53pm

These people are real messengers of love and peace. Once Gandhi said that he doesn't need any visa for Pakistan as that is too his own country. There is a need today that more Gandhis come forward from both countries.

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Khald Irfan Aug 12, 2017 01:00pm

Guys you won the hearts.... Lots of LOVE from Pakistan. ..

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Mustafa Aug 12, 2017 01:00pm

Nice

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Khald Irfan Aug 12, 2017 01:01pm

Guys you won the HEARTS ...... .. Lots of LOVE from Pakistan. .

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Suhel Umer Aug 12, 2017 01:17pm

Appreciate this beautiful gesture. May sense prevail and we share more love between the two countries. Life is too short for hatred. Regards, Suhel Umer.

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Resha Aug 12, 2017 01:32pm

We need more love and peace to make the world a better place to live.

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Bakhtawar Aug 12, 2017 01:41pm

Thank you India, this gesture is much appreciated! No borders and hierarchy my heart is with the world. Lots of love from Pakistan.

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Syed Aug 12, 2017 01:51pm

Thanks for the beautiful gesture Voxchord. we two countries can live in peace and tranquility if we respect each other values

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Sandeep Aug 12, 2017 01:58pm

Happy Independence Day for our neighbors.... From all Indians... Humanity is still there in both side even a small kid can understand that after reading all comments... But why ours politicians cant see and understand that we all want peace ✌️.

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Aziz HuSain Aug 12, 2017 02:06pm

An excellent initiative and wonderful rendition worth emulating. Congratulations to the team and the singers. You have shown what good minds can do to reduce tensions and bring the people of the two countries closer. Bravo.

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Aneel Aug 12, 2017 02:14pm

Sweetest gift ever from a neighbor. A lot of respect for this band and hope this positive attitude in young generation of both side continues. You made my day

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UA Aug 12, 2017 02:19pm

Beautifully done!! This was a treat to listen to. Happy 14 and 15 August to Pakistanis and Indians alike!

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PriYa Aug 12, 2017 02:42pm

The band still doesn't understand the depth of emotions and lyrics in the song. They couldn't have helped but bow than holding their heads high in the last sentence, had they known the meaning of it.

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Abid Hafeez Aug 12, 2017 03:34pm

Thank you VocChord for such a beautiful gesture. If both sides keep on doing the same, it would definitely bring peace.

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Indian Aug 12, 2017 03:59pm

There should not be an end point of the relation between these two neighbours. It should go on since in both sides there are still some space for humanity. A border line can not strangulate the brotherhood and a small exchange towards peace can keep the bitterness away.

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khurram Aug 12, 2017 04:10pm

Thankyou Acapella Voxchord band. Sweet voices. Happy Independence Day to India too.

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Imran Ahmed Aug 12, 2017 04:31pm

Love it.

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khanagha Aug 12, 2017 07:03pm

Happy independent day

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Charles Amos Wilson Aug 12, 2017 07:57pm

Thank you Indians for singing the Pakistan National Anthem which was a great step in the right direction for improving relations between the two neighbours which was long overdue and now we call on the Pakistanis sing the National Anthem of India to show our love and respect for their great deed. Thank you and hope that both countries will continue this great deed in the future!

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Zahid Sharif Aug 12, 2017 08:33pm

Excellent, I love it, Congrulation to all indian team, i would like to say a Big THANKS and want to give you all team member a gift Once again thanks, hope we will do the same

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Amaad lone Aug 12, 2017 09:00pm

Beautiful. Loved it. Thank you India I wish we could reciprocate the gesture.

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Ayesha Aug 12, 2017 09:50pm

Amazing.. am speechless Thankyou for this precious gift and happy independence to India too..

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Talat Farooq Aug 12, 2017 10:57pm

Thank you, guys. Very touching. This gesture must be reciprocated....

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Ayesha Aug 13, 2017 12:18am

A very generous gesture! This attitude and respect for each other sovereignty will bring the two countries closer together. Love from Pakistan

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asif Aug 13, 2017 12:19am

Very nice. Thank you VoxChord

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Alam ARAIN USA. Aug 13, 2017 12:19am

What a thought by Band,good people always do good deeds,thanks a lot. God Bless You All.

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Ayesha Aug 13, 2017 12:21am

A very generous gesture! This attitude and respect for each other's sovereignty will bring the two countries closer together. Love from Pakistan

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fahad Aug 13, 2017 12:27am

Great voice and thank u so much love for Pakistani anthem.really no boundaries for love.

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Sub bechain hogaey Aug 13, 2017 04:04am

Earlier some Pakistanis singers also sung our National Anthem, that was too slow and lack of voice energy and non-impressed. The National Anthem sung by Indian Group Acapella Band Voxchord is better, but still the voice energy is short. I will invite all interested to please listen carefully the original sound track of Pak National Anthem, which reflects the height of perfections, the bar set could not be crossed. Anyway we Pakistan greatly appreciate our Indian friends for their gift and courage.

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bilal Aug 13, 2017 04:33am

Beautiful gesture.... HaPpy Independent Day ....!!!

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MUHIB Aug 13, 2017 06:56am

Aj India k singers ne ye sabot dai dia k indians are good neighbors

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Kanwal Aug 13, 2017 03:42pm

Positive gesture truely apprrciated

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sumera Aug 13, 2017 06:28pm

thanks alot.....for a wonderful gift

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Aqil Aug 14, 2017 12:51am

Please- the leftist, the rightest, the beurocrats and the hypocrites take a note from the common man- that its being neighbourly that makes a good neighbour, not politics. Thank you neighbours. Happy Independence Day to u too...❤

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R Subramanian Aug 14, 2017 09:42am

First time I have heard the Pakistan National Anthem so carefully. It is beautiful. God bless Pakistan and India - Love and respect from Hyderabad, India.

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Imtiaz ali khan Aug 14, 2017 10:21am

I love you my IndoPak family. Please love each other my Sindhu People nothing is greater than our Sindhu Dharti Maa's to which we all belong. Love to India always and always from the heart of Indian Civilization Sindh, Pakistan. You are me I'm you my IndoPak family. Jai Hind! Pakistan Zindabad! IndoPak Blood Brothers 4 Life!

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Genie Aug 14, 2017 10:36am

It is absolute a great feeling to Wish Pakistan brother n sisters a Happy independence day. Generals, Religious leaders and politician, never understand the people to people connection. The amount of blood flown after attaining independence is far more than during freedom struggle.. Let us stop blood shed and save our countries for livable to future generation.

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bhutto Aug 14, 2017 11:15am

Love needs no boundaries.

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aamchi mumbai Aug 14, 2017 01:42pm

Publicity stunt.

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MALLIKARJUN NARAVANI Aug 14, 2017 01:52pm

Love between the people if India and Pakistan shows that,they are greater than the partition.

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A PakistanI Aug 14, 2017 02:22pm

Awesome, so soulful thank you. Happy Independence day to you too.

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Sohail Butt Aug 14, 2017 09:06pm

In a world full of pain caused by human idiosyncrasies the true harmonies and the beat of our hearts transcends all. Beautiful melody and a cause for hope for it never dies. A huge thank you and may the blessings be returned many fold :)

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Sohail Butt Aug 14, 2017 09:20pm

A beautiful reminder with soul to remind us of our heartfelt desire to be happy and bring joy to the lives of others. Our faith and our humanity obligates us to be truthful and free. Independence day is just another reminder to be independent in heart and mind

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Nasir Aug 14, 2017 11:05pm

Thx neighbours. The two nations can co exist peacefuly. Signs of peace are encouraging and welcomed warmly. Congrats to all Indians for 15 Aug.

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Dr.Cajetan Coelho Aug 14, 2017 11:53pm

Happy Independence.

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Muhammad AKRAM Baloch Aug 15, 2017 05:13pm

Thanks for the gift... Lots of Love.

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ak4pk Aug 16, 2017 03:51am

Kisses, kisses and kisses to you all. Your gracious act of love and friendship is a beacon of hope for the world and a call to it to come to its senses and promote love, respect, understanding and friendship within this family of mankind that inhabits this world. I bow my head in gratitude to you good men and women and urge the common folks on both sides of the divide to create a strong bond of friendship the likes of which exists in close knit families. Am sure we'll get to achieve heaven on earth some day.

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Sky Aug 18, 2017 11:31am

Punjab and Sindh are remembered in Indian national anthem anyway. And Sindhi is an official language in india

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