Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat
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Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat (alternately titled Gujarat Theme Song) is a Gujarati
song composed by A. R. Rahman
, penned by Narmad and performed by Keerthi Sagathia and various other artists. It was composed as part of the 50th year of formation of Gujarat state.
by the noted Gujarati poet Narmad, which were long used in many Gujarat government functions, as part of celebrations regarding the 50th year of formation of Gujarat State. Rahman composed those lines with his typical inspirational style and recorded the song with many major artists. According to Rahman, "The people of Gujarat are some of the nicest that I've come across whether in India or across the globe. Also, the fact that my wife is from Kutch
, gave me additional impetus to compose this song."
is a famous poem written by Narmad (a.k.a. Narmadashankar Dave
) and was long used in Gujarat Day and other governmental functions. The additional lyrics for the Rahman version is by Dilip Rawal, Ankit Trivedi, Sairam Dave and Chiragh Tripathi. The Hindi version of the song was written by Prasoon Joshi
. The major instrument used in this song is Kutchi Jodiya Pava flute.
, Ahmedabad
. There was no official audio launch function and the song was made available for free download from various websites including the official site of Narendra Modi
. The song received positive responses, for the comparatively mild instrumentation which indirectly helped the audience to get to the lines easily.
The song was not released commercially as a single. Hence, there was an initial controversy whether the song was composed by the noted composer or not but later came the official clarifications. There was also criticisms that the song was not well used and was not given any deserved importance in the functions.
Backing vocals
under Bharat Bala Productions
.
Gujarati language
Gujarati is an Indo-Aryan language, and part of the greater Indo-European language family. It is derived from a language called Old Gujarati which is the ancestor language of the modern Gujarati and Rajasthani languages...
song composed by A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman
Allah Rakha Rahman is an Indian composer, singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, and philanthropist. Described as the world's most prominent and prolific film composer by Time, his works are notable for integrating eastern classical music with electronic music sounds, world music genres and...
, penned by Narmad and performed by Keerthi Sagathia and various other artists. It was composed as part of the 50th year of formation of Gujarat state.
Background
Rahman was commissioned by the Gujarat government to set tune for the famous linesJai Jai Garavi Gujarat (Poem)
Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat is a poem written by well-known Gujarati poet, Narmad.જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત !જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત,દીપે અરુણું પરભાત,ધ્વજ પ્રકાશશે ઝળળળ કસુંબી, પ્રેમ શૌર્ય અંકિત;તું ભણવ ભણવ નિજ સંતજિ સઉને, પ્રેમ ભક્તિની રીત -ઊંચી તુજ સુંદર જાત,...
by the noted Gujarati poet Narmad, which were long used in many Gujarat government functions, as part of celebrations regarding the 50th year of formation of Gujarat State. Rahman composed those lines with his typical inspirational style and recorded the song with many major artists. According to Rahman, "The people of Gujarat are some of the nicest that I've come across whether in India or across the globe. Also, the fact that my wife is from Kutch
Kutch District
Kutch district is a district of Gujarat state in western India. Covering an area of 45,652 km², it is the largest district of India....
, gave me additional impetus to compose this song."
Lyrics
Jay Jay Garvi GujaratJai Jai Garavi Gujarat (Poem)
Jai Jai Garavi Gujarat is a poem written by well-known Gujarati poet, Narmad.જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત !જય જય ગરવી ગુજરાત,દીપે અરુણું પરભાત,ધ્વજ પ્રકાશશે ઝળળળ કસુંબી, પ્રેમ શૌર્ય અંકિત;તું ભણવ ભણવ નિજ સંતજિ સઉને, પ્રેમ ભક્તિની રીત -ઊંચી તુજ સુંદર જાત,...
is a famous poem written by Narmad (a.k.a. Narmadashankar Dave
Narmadashankar Dave
Narmadashankar Lalshankar Dave , popularly known as Narmad, was a Gujarati author, poet, scholar and public speaker.- Biography :...
) and was long used in Gujarat Day and other governmental functions. The additional lyrics for the Rahman version is by Dilip Rawal, Ankit Trivedi, Sairam Dave and Chiragh Tripathi. The Hindi version of the song was written by Prasoon Joshi
Prasoon Joshi
Prasoon Joshi is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter and advertising copywriter. A prolific Writer-Poet whose first book of 3 books "Main aur Woh" was published when he was 17 years of age, an internationally acclaimed Indian advertising professional, Bollywood film songwriter, as well as a...
. The major instrument used in this song is Kutchi Jodiya Pava flute.
Release and reception
The song was released on 1 May, the same date on which the Gujarat State was formed 50 years before in Sardar Patel StadiumSardar Patel Stadium
Sardar Patel Stadium is one of the premier Cricket stadiums of India located in the Motera locality of Ahmedabad. Because of its location, the stadium is commonly called Motera Stadium to avoid confusion with another stadium of the same name in Navrangpura locality of Ahmedabad. Sardar Patel...
, Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also known as Karnavati is the largest city in Gujarat, India. It is the former capital of Gujarat and is also the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court has its seat in Ahmedabad...
. There was no official audio launch function and the song was made available for free download from various websites including the official site of Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi
Narendra Damodardas Modi is the current Chief Minister of the Indian state of Gujarat.He was born in a middle class family in Vadnagar; and is a member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since childhood, as also an active politician since early in life. He holds a masters degree in political...
. The song received positive responses, for the comparatively mild instrumentation which indirectly helped the audience to get to the lines easily.
The song was not released commercially as a single. Hence, there was an initial controversy whether the song was composed by the noted composer or not but later came the official clarifications. There was also criticisms that the song was not well used and was not given any deserved importance in the functions.
Contributing artistes
Lead vocals- Keerthi Sagathia
Backing vocals
- Haricharan
- Bhagyaraj
- Nithin Raj
- R. Vijay Narain
- Kalyani
- Megha
- Maya
- Rita
- Priya Panchal
- Jahnvi Shrimankar
- Upanga
- Shruti
- Sriram Iyer
- Bhavin Dhanak
- Kapil
- Sagar Kendurker
- Sachin
- Jigar
Music video
Music video was conceived and directed by Bharat BalaBharat Bala
Ganapathy Bharat, known commonly as Bharat Bala is an acclaimed Tamil film director, screenwriter and film producer based in Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.-Career:...
under Bharat Bala Productions
Bharat Bala
Ganapathy Bharat, known commonly as Bharat Bala is an acclaimed Tamil film director, screenwriter and film producer based in Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.-Career:...
.