{
  "id": 2786505,
  "title": "After Sharmila and Kangana, Mukesh Khanna weighs in on 'Vande Mataram' debate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/after-sharmila-and-kangana-mukesh-khanna-weighs-in-on-vande-mataram",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T11:02:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/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/articleshow/133438445.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a bold move, actor Mukesh Khanna has proposed the replacement of Jana Gana Mana with Vande Mataram as India's national anthem. Citing Jana Gana Mana's ties to colonial history and its homage to a monarch, Khanna argues that Vande Mataram encapsulates a deeper patriotism. This assertion comes to light following remarks from Sharmila Tagore and Kangana Ranaut, as Vande Mataram sees a resurgence…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}