Composer-singer Shankar Mahadevan is all set to take centre stage at the closing ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Sharing his excitement, he says, “To be selected among so many talented musicians and singers—yeh mere liye bahut hi badi baat hai aur rahegi. What makes it even more special is that I will be performing with both my sons (Siddharth and Shivam) on such a huge global platform. We’re all having butterflies!”
Giving us a sneak peek into what his performance holds for the big day, Mahadevan reveals, “We’ve been working hard on selecting, editing, and curating a set-list that truly represents our country and its athletes. We’re including tracks like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Lehra Do from 83, but the biggest highlight to watch out for is the recreation of the iconic Vande Mataram track, originally sung by the late Lata Mangeshkar didi. I am very proud to have lent my vocals to it as well. We will open with that, followed by a medley, which will also feature a special act by Rashmika Mandanna. It is going to be a performance that represents India to the fullest.”
Mahadevan also touches upon the flag handover ceremony for 2030, calling it a milestone moment for the country. “It’s a significant step towards the sporting legacy that is set to unfold in our country next. It showcases our progress, which is why we’ve decided to conclude our performance with a chartbuster—but with a surprise tweak. We’ll be singing: ‘Sunno gaur se duniya walo, buri nazar na humpar daalo, chahe jitna zor laga lo sabse aage ab hain Hindustani…’,” he says.
Mahadevan is set to reach Glasgow on August 1 with his team, where they will dive straight into rehearsals at the arena.
