A state song should glorify the territorial speciality, historical legacy, people’s lives and cultural inheritance with a future vision.
Telangana chief minister at Telangana Day celebrations. (X)
Jaya Jayahe Telangana became the official state song on 2 June 2024. Still, it appears it is running into trouble. While the earlier song was evocative, inspiring, stimulating and emotional, the present song appears like a film song, at best. The unnecessary chorus, jarring repetitions, non-serious rendition, and cinematic jumps erode the sobriety, respect and seriousness expected from an anthem.