Hamrahi (1945 film) revolutionised the concept of film as a social document of contemporary reality". The music direction was by Raichand Boral and the lyrics were by Zakir Husain. The film included Rabindranath's "Jana Gana Mana", which became the national anthem of India following Independence. Most of the songs were sung by Binota Bose, with one duet by Hemant Kumar and two songs sung as chorus. Songlist: Hamrahi (1945 film) Hamrahi (Companion, Partner), is a 1945 Hindi social drama film of Indian Cinema. The film was a bilingual, with Hamrahi being a remake of its popular Bengali version called "Udayer Pathey" (1944). Bimal
Jana Gana Mana of the Congress party session started with a prayer in Bengali to praise God (song of benediction). This was followed by a resolution expressing loyalty to King George V. Then another song was sung welcoming King George V." ("Amrita Bazar Patrika", Dec.28,1911)<br> Even the report of the annual session of the Indian National Congress of December 1911 stated this difference: "On the first day of 28th annual session of the Congress, proceedings started after singing Vande Mataram. On the second day the work began after singing a patriotic song by Babu Ravindranath Tagore. Messages from well wishers were then read