The song was originally written by Rabindranath Tagore. This score was harmonized and orchestrated by Herbert Murrill in collaboration with Norman Richardson and was approved on by the Constituent assembly of India.
English: The song was originally written by Rabindranath Tagore. This score was harmonized and orchestrated by Herbert Murrill in collaboration with Norman Richardson for which they received £500. The music was approved by and sung at the Constituent Assembly of India on 24th January, 1950
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