After Sharmila and Kangana, Mukesh Khanna weighs in on 'Vande Mataram' debate

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. Mukesh Khanna has previously made similar remarks and has now repeated his position in a recent interaction, questioning the historical context of ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and arguing that ‘Vande Mataram’ should receive greater national prominence.Mukesh Khanna questions Jana Gana ManaSpeaking to IANS, Khanna claimed that ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was written during British rule and connected its lyrics to the then British monarch George V.“Vande Mataram has been unnecessarily turned into a controversy. My comments about Jana Gana Mana have gone viral. But I reiterate that it cannot be my national anthem.