Vaisnhav Jan Toh Tene Kahiye - Lusaka, Zambia (150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi)

We would like to thank the High Commission of India to Zambia and the Ministry of External Affairs of India for giving us the opportunity to direct and re-make the Hindu devotional song "Vaishnav Jan Toh".

Published on 25 Jan 2019, “Vaishnav Jan Toh” was written in the 15th century by the poet Narsinh Mehta in the Gujarati language. The poem speaks about the life, ideals and mentality of a Vaishnav Jan (a virtuous, noble human being).

This re-make is part of a worldwide initiative undertaken by the Ministry of External Affairs of India in commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2018. Artists from over 150 countries contributed in paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi through his favourite hymn “Vaishnav Jan Toh”.

We had the honour of participating in this commemoration by representing Zambia through the re-making of this hymn.

Singer: Mutinta Mwanza
Backing Vocal and Training By: Mahendra Naik

Music Re-arranged By: Mahendra Naik & David Mpumba
Keyboard: David Mpumba
Harmonium: Mahendra Naik
Tabla & Percussions: Mayur Naik
Zambian Traditional Drums and Accompanying Dancers:
Insukamini Kraal Led By: Oliver Zulu

Cameramen: Rodger Msisha, Kakusa Yengwe and Keith Mvula
Video Editor: Leonard Charles Phiri (Media)
Makeup Artist: Nancy Mwanza (The Art Box)
Video Filming: RMK Studios
Sound Recording: Bwino.com Ltd

Locations In Music Video

The Freedom Statue - Lusaka
Mundawanga Environmental Park - Lusaka
Lusaka Hindu Hall - Lusaka
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital - Livingstone
The Livingstone Museum - Livingstone
The Konkola Copper Mines - Chingola

Special Thanks To
District Commissioner Of Livingstone District
Indian Business Council Of Zambia (IBCZ)
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Lusaka Hindu Association (LHA)
National Heritage Conservation Commission Of Zambia (NHCC)

Produced By
High Commission Of India To Zambia

Directed By
Mahendra Naik & Mayur Naik
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