Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi Ji, applauds Hanumankind in his 120th Episode of the Mann Ki Baat series. Marked a historic shout-out to Indian hip hop artists HanumanKind.
PM Modi said, “Our indigenous games are now becoming a part of popular culture. The new song of the renowned rapper Hanumankind, ‘Run It Up’, is becoming quite famous these days. Our traditional Martial Arts like Kalari-payattu, Gatka and Thang-Ta have been included in it.”
He added, “I congratulate Hanumankind that due to his efforts people of the world are getting to know about our traditional martial arts.”
Rapper HanumanKind is best known for his massive super-hit tracks includes, Run It Up, Big Dawgs, Go To Sleep and more. Kerala-born rapper Sooraj Cherukat, aka Hanumankind, is taking India’s traditional culture global with his latest track ‘Run It Up.’
Last year, PM Modi had met Hanumankind at an event in New York on September 22 after he performed at the Nassau Coliseum in front of a packed audience, including the Prime Minister and members of the Indian diaspora. In one viral clip, Hanumankind was seen performing his popular track ‘Big Dawgs’ before the Prime Minister.
PM Modi Applauds Hanumankind in Mann Ki Baat – A Historic Shout-Out!
In the 120th Episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Our indigenous games are now becoming a part of popular culture. The new song of the renowned rapper Hanumankind, 'Run It Up', is becoming quite famous these days. Our traditional martial arts like… pic.twitter.com/gjrYANvnnv
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