UPES releases music video Aaj Ki Rani with Daler Mehndi as lead singer

India, 06 March 2024: Marking International Women's Day, UPES released a soulful music video inspired by the legend of 'Jhansi Ki Rani'. Sung by the inimitable Daler Mehndi, the video titled 'Aaj Ki Rani' is an artistic and musical expression of women's empowerment and celebrates the strength and grit of India's modern women. The lyrics have been penned by Dr. Sharad Mehra, Chairman, Hydrocarbons Education Research Society (HERS), and the music is by Nishant Ramteke.

"It is such an honour to sing this song as it celebrates women's empowerment in the true sense of the term. I am certain that the musical video will inspire women to be fearless, empowered and lead their lives with pride. When UPES approached me for this interesting collaboration, the intention, and energetic lyrics of the song inspired me to take this up. With a beautiful mix of old and new, I believe UPES has pushed boundaries and created something that will win the hearts of women across the spectrum," said Daler Mehndi.

"I have always believed that women have the capacity to become whatever they choose to be. Their aspirations cannot be confined or defined by narrow age-old stereotypes. They are the empresses of their destiny. In 'Jhansi Ki Rani,' the word 'Mardani' is used as a refrain. But if we see it in today's context, the question arises - why should a woman fight like a man? Her strength surpasses that of any man. Even in the way we use language, we can demonstrate gender neutrality and inclusivity. The song serves as a rallying cry for women everywhere, asserting their rightful place as leaders, innovators, and agents of change," added Dr. Sharad Mehra, Chairman, Hydrocarbons Education Research Society (HERS).
The video is available on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and Instagram.

Aaj Ki Rani epitomises the essence of womanhood, magnificently portraying the myriad inspiring roles women effortlessly embrace with strength and compassion. Moreover, through its flagship program 'Shakti', UPES has been empowering women from the 'classroom to the boardroom'. Under Shakti, several girls have benefitted from scholarships, leadership training and mentorship at the university. The initiative is changing hearts and minds across the country and inspiring multitudes to be a part of this growth story.

About UPES:

Established through the UPES Act, 2003, of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, UPES is a top-ranked, UGC-recognised, private university. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, UPES has been ranked 52, with a rank of 54 in engineering and a rank of 39 in management. In addition to this, the university has been ranked the No. 1 private university in academic reputation in India by the QS World University Rankings 2024 and is among the top 3% of universities in the world. UPES has also been accredited by NAAC with a grade 'A' and has received 5 stars on Employability (placements), by globally acclaimed QS Rating. The university has had 100% placements over the last five years. Forty-one (41) faculty members of UPES are among the world's top 2% researchers as per Stanford University list.

UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its seven schools: School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences & Technology and School of Liberal Studies with 14000+ students and 1500+ faculty and staff members.

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