Song of India: A Study of the National Anthem: A talk by Mr. Rudrangshu Mukherjee
Date: 12 September 2025
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Venue: Makaibari Tea Lounge, Taj Bengal
By Invitation Only
Kolkata Centre for Creativity, in collaboration with Makaibari Tea Lounge, Taj Bengal, presents an intimate evening with celebrated historian and author, Rudrangshu Mukherjee as he delves into his latest work Song of India: A Study of the National Anthem.
More than a book launch, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to explore the historical, cultural, and political currents that shaped one of the most enduring symbols of India’s identity. Through Professor Mukherjee’s deeply researched and engaging narrative, discover how the anthem emerged from its origins to become a shared song of belonging.
The evening will feature a talk, an interactive audience Q&A, and an exclusive book signing, all in the refined ambience of Makaibari Tea Lounge.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rudrangshu Mukherjee is a historian, author, and Chancellor and Professor of History at Ashoka University, where he was the founding Vice Chancellor. He is widely respected for his scholarship on Indian history and nationalism, and is the author of acclaimed works such as Nehru & Bose: Parallel Lives, Awadh in Revolt 1857–58, Spectre of Violence, The Year of Blood, and Dateline 1857. His writing combines rigorous research with a storyteller’s clarity, making him one of India’s most compelling public intellectuals.
