Watch: 17-year-old American sings Indian national anthem; video goes viral

A 17-year-old American teen’s rendition of the Indian national anthem has brought joy to many on social media. The video, which is now going viral on social media showcases the teen singing the anthem with great enthusiasm.

“You feel proud when a 17-year-old American sings Indian national anthem,” read the text over the video.

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Posted with the caption, “Oh my god! My heart just smiled through this. He is just amazing,”the user notes that the teen knows the national anthems of many countries, with India’s anthem being his favorite.

The video, which has surpassed 41,000 views on Instagram, has sparked an outpouring of warm reactions for the teen.

“Making us proud,” commented a user. With another user saying, “that was a super proud moment.”

“This was the best thing I saw today,” read another comment.

“It feels so great to hear the National Anthem, so proud of you,” commented a user.

Poet and Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore originally composed the Indian national anthem, Jana Gana Mana , in five stanzas.

Each stanza of the national anthem celebrates India’s unity in diversity , highlighting its stunning landscapes and varied geographies, and paying tribute to its vibrant population, which speaks multiple languages and follows diverse religions and cultures.