HDFC Bank, A.R. Rahman & Prasoon Joshi present #HumHaarNahiMaanenge

The track also brings together an ensemble of musicians from all over India such as Clinton Cerejo, Mohit Chauhan, Harshdeep Kaur, Mika Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Neeti Mohan, Javed Ali, Sid Sriram, Shruti Haasan, Shashaa Tirupati, Khatija Rahman and Abhay Jodhpurkar. India’s premier percussionist Sivamani, sitarist Asad Khan and bass prodigy Mohini Dey are also part of this esteemed project.

• HDFC Bank, A.R. Rahman & Prasoon Joshi present

  #HumHaarNahiMaanenge

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  A musical tribute to the nation fighting COVID-19

  HDFC Bank today released #HumHaarNahiMaanenge (we will not give

  up), a collaborative song of hope. The single is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of India and

  millions of Indians who are standing together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

  The song is composed by Oscar and Grammy Award-winning musician A.R. Rahman, and the

  lyrics are penned by noted poet and lyricist, Prasoon Joshi. The track also brings together an

  ensemble of musicians from all over India. The featured artists include renowned names such

  as Clinton Cerejo, Mohit Chauhan, Harshdeep Kaur, Mika Singh, Jonita Gandhi, Neeti Mohan,

  Javed Ali, Sid Sriram, Shruti Haasan, Shashaa Tirupati, Khatija Rahman and Abhay

  Jodhpurkar. India’s premier percussionist Sivamani, sitarist Asad Khan and bass prodigy Mohini

  Dey are also part of this esteemed project.

  The song was conceptualized as a clarion call to spread hope, positivity and motivation. The

  powerful, emotional track reminds people that we are in this together and we will get through it

  together. The song brings to fore the many moments of kindness, hope, support, courage and

  care that are shining through in these challenging circumstances.

  Through this track, HDFC Bank wants to show its solidarity and support to the nation by

  encouraging more and more people to donate to PM-CARES Fund. Every donation makes a

  difference and the bank appeals to one and all to contribute. It will also contribute Rs 500/- each

  time the song is shared via social media as this small action will have a multiplier effect on the

  amount that is being contributed towards the PM-CARES Fund from HDFC Bank. Earlier this

  month, HDFC Group contributed Rs 150 crore towards the PM-CARES Fund.
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  “As a socially responsible corporate citizen we want to do the best that we can for our nation,”

  said Ravi Santhanam, Chief Marketing Officer, HDFC Bank. “Music is universal; it lifts the

  spirit and soothes the soul. Through this tribute we want to touch the heart of every person in

  the country and let them know that they are not alone. Together, we will emerge stronger. Right

  now, every contribution, bolsters the nation’s effort to fight the pandemic. We salute the undying

  spirit of our countrymen and reiterate our commitment to help and support to defeat COVID-19.”

  “This song has brought all of us together for a noble cause and we hope it inspires the nation to

  come together too. Kudos to HDFC Bank for committing to donate to the PM CARES Fund for

  every share of this music video,” said composer A.R. Rahman.

  “We have created several memorable pieces of work. And I am glad that HDFC Bank is

  partnering with us in these unprecedented times. Though this is not the most ideal of

  circumstances for creativity but as artists we have to break through adversity and catch the

  finger of hope. My poem is centred around the thought of the un-putdownable spirit of us

  humans. We have much to learn, but together we will surmount the odds, we won’t give up,”

  said noted poet and lyricist Prasoon Joshi.

  Together with HDFC Bank, this campaign has been conceptualised and executed by their

  creative agency partner Kinnect and digital media firm Qyuki.

  About HDFC BANK

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  Rajiv Banerjee

  Vice President, Corporate Communication

  HDFC Bank Ltd., Mumbai.

  Mobile: 9223306610

  Rajivshiv.banerjee@hdfcbank.com

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