Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Amitabh Bachchan hails UP Police anthem 'Khaki Ka Sitara'
The police in a big state in India called Uttar Pradesh made a special song.
The song is called 'Khaki Ka Sitara,' which means 'Star in Khaki.'
Khaki is the color of the uniform that police officers wear.
The song is like a music video that shows police officers doing their jobs.
It shows them keeping people safe at big festivals and helping during emergencies.
The video took more than one year to make.
A very famous actor named Amitabh Bachchan said he liked the song very much.
Other famous artists, like singer Shankar Mahadevan, also helped make the song.
The leader of the state, Yogi Adityanath, showed the song to people on August 14.
The song's message is that the police promise to keep everyone safe.
Uttar Pradesh Police released its first official anthem, 'Khaki Ka Sitara', as a 6.5-minute video on YouTube.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan praised the anthem on X, writing, 'Some stars shine in the sky, some wear khaki and shine on the ground.'
The video was shot over more than a year, from Mahakumbh 2025 to Independence Day, capturing police during major events and emergencies.
The anthem features contributions from Amitabh Bachchan, Shankar Mahadevan, and lyricist Alok Shrivastav, with actor Karan Anand playing a police officer.
The anthem was launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow on August 14.
The anthem carries the message 'Suraksha Aapki, Sankalp Hamara' (Your security, our resolve).
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Police released the anthem, with contributions from Amitabh Bachchan, Shankar Mahadevan, Alok Shrivastav, and Karan Anand; it was launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- What
- The release of Uttar Pradesh Police's first official anthem 'Khaki Ka Sitara', a 6.5-minute video on YouTube showcasing police duties.
- When
- Launched on August 14; reported on August 17.
- Where
- Lok Bhawan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh; the video was published on YouTube.
- Why
- To showcase the varied responsibilities of policing and link policing with public safety, service, and trust.
- Anthem name
- Khaki Ka Sitara
- Released by
- Uttar Pradesh Police
- Launch date
- August 14
- Launch venue
- Lok Bhawan, Lucknow
- Video length
- 6.5 minutes
- Platform
- YouTube
- Tagline
- Suraksha Aapki, Sankalp Hamara (Your security, our resolve)
- Featured artists
- Amitabh Bachchan, Shankar Mahadevan, Alok Shrivastav, Karan Anand