Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Indian Army Jawans Sing 'Dil Na Diya' During Republic Day Rehearsal
During practice for the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, Indian Army soldiers were seen singing and marching to the popular song 'Dil Na Diya' from the movie Krrish.
The video of them singing while keeping perfect formation has become very popular online.
It shows their discipline and also a fun side of the soldiers.
People on the internet are loving this mix of military precision and Bollywood fun.
Additionally, there is a historical context where the first President of India, Rajendra Prasad, wanted to replace foreign military tunes with Indian music.
However, the Prime Minister at the time, Jawaharlal Nehru, had doubts about the practicality of this change.
This debate highlights the challenges and considerations in integrating Indian music into military traditions.
Indian Army jawans sang 'Dil Na Diya' during Republic Day rehearsal at Kartavya Path.
The video of soldiers singing while marching in perfect formation went viral.
The song is from the popular movie Krrish, showcasing a mix of military discipline and Bollywood flair.
The rehearsal was part of the preparations for the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
The clip highlights the soldiers' discipline and a lighter, more relaxed side.
- Who
- Indian Army jawans and historical figures President Rajendra Prasad and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
- What
- Singing 'Dil Na Diya' during Republic Day rehearsal and historical debate on Indianizing military music
- When
- During the countdown to the 77th Republic Day and in 1953
- Where
- Kartavya Path, New Delhi and historical context in India
- Why
- To showcase discipline and a lighter side during rehearsals and to debate the integration of Indian music into military traditions
President Rajendra Prasad
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
Indianization of Military Music
President Rajendra Prasad
Advocated for replacing foreign military tunes with Indian music and adapting instruments to suit Indian tunes.
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
Expressed doubt about the feasibility and desirability of completely replacing foreign music with Indian music in military bands, citing differences in musical genres and practical challenges.
Practicality of Indian Instruments in Military Bands
President Rajendra Prasad
Suggested adapting or changing musical instruments to suit Indian music requirements.
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
Argued that traditional Indian instruments were not suitable for marching bands and that Indian music was more suited to chamber or folk settings rather than orchestral or band music.
Integration of Indian and Western Music
President Rajendra Prasad
Pushed for the development of Indian military music based on Indian musical principles.
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
Believed in encouraging Indian music but also maintaining connection with universal (Western) music to avoid cultural isolation and to benefit from its influence on Indian music.
- Event
- Republic Day rehearsal and historical context of Indian military music
- Location
- Kartavya Path, New Delhi
- Song Sung
- Dil Na Diya (from Krrish)
- Occasion
- 77th Republic Day celebrations
- Viral Element
- Soldiers singing while marching
- Historical Figures
- President Rajendra Prasad, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
- Historical Context
- 1953 correspondence about Indianizing military music
- Implementation Year
- 2015 (Indian tunes and instruments incorporated into Beating Retreat ceremony)
