After Sharmila Tagore and Kangana Ranaut, Mukesh Khanna weighs in on the ‘Jana Gana Mana’ versus 'Vande Mataram' national anthem debate and questions its British-era origins: 'Even after independence, we continue to value English education more'
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By The Times of India
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After Sharmila Tagore and Kangana Ranaut, Mukesh Khanna weighs in on the ‘Jana Gana Mana’ versus 'Vande Mataram' national anthem debate and questions its British-era origins: 'Even after independence, we continue to value English education more'
Actor-producer Mukesh Khanna has once again sparked a debate over India’s national anthem and national song. The actor, known for ‘Shaktimaan’ and ‘Mahabharat’, has reiterated his demand that ‘Vande Mataram’ should replace ‘Jana Gana Mana’ as the country’s national anthem.