Mumbai : Singer Hariharan, accompanied by his wife Lalitha Hariharan, visited Rashtrapati Bhavan for a courtesy call on President Droupadi Murmu. He described the meeting as a great honor for four generations of his family.
The singer shared photos from the visit on Instagram, noting that his family had the opportunity to present the President with a special vinyl edition of ‘The Anthem – Vande Mataram’ along with a dedicated turntable.
Hariharan spoke highly of President Droupadi Murmu, remarking on her warmth and grace. He described the interaction between the President and his mother, Alamelu Mani, as deeply affectionate—a memory that his family will cherish for a lifetime.
“A day that will forever remain in our hearts,” Hariharan wrote. “Meeting the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan was a tremendous honor and a privilege for me and my entire family—spanning four generations. We were fortunate enough to present her with a special vinyl edition of ‘The Anthem – Vande Mataram’ and a unique turntable.”
Concluding his thoughts, Hariharan added, “Witnessing her warmth, grace, and respect—especially during those beautiful moments when she shared such affection and regard for my mother, Alamelu Mani—is a memory we will hold dear for the rest of our lives. Music is our humble offering to the nation, and receiving the President’s blessings in the presence of my loved ones truly completes this journey.” Hariharan is one of India’s most renowned playback singers, celebrated for his versatility and for singing in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and various other languages. He began his career in the 1980s and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to Indian music, including the Padma Shri in 2004. His popular songs include tracks such as “Tu Hi Re” from *Bombay*, “Roja Jaaneman” from *Roja*, and “Baahon Ke Darmiyan” from *Khamoshi*, among many others.
